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SNAP Policy Changes: Steps in the Right Direction but More Work Needed

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides a vital safety net against hunger for millions of Americans facing financial hardship. In recent years, SNA...

How to Tell If You Have Sexual Tension With Someone

Sexuality is a part of wellness that often gets overlooked due to the taboos. Cultural taboos around talking about sexuality prevent a lot of people from admitting their feelings and dealing with them. Suppressed feelings c...

Combatting SNAP Benefit Theft: Authorities Take Action to Protect Recipients

In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...

How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Food Stamp Benefits

The rising costs of food at the grocery store has done no favors for those Americans that rely on food stamps to feed their families. There are well over 40 million American families enrolled in the Supplemental Nu...

This Food Stamp Benefit for Millions of Americans Expires in Early March

If you're one of the millions of Americans who use food stamps, it's essential to keep up to date with policies. Government regulations are always shifting, and laws that went into effect yea...

How You Can Design Your Kitchen to Encourage Better Diet Choices

Struggling with eating healthy? Consider redesigning your kitchen. You don't need a full kitchen overhaul to make a space that encourages better eating habits. A few easy changes can go a long wa...

SNAP Benefits: Important Changes Coming in December 2025 – What You Need to Know

Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for new rules that will start in December 2025. These changes are being made by the U....

Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program

Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...

Thinking of Going to a Bar This Weekend? You Might Want to Think Again

There has been a lot of news lately about the role of bars in the spread of COVID-19. But how dangerous are these places? Are they really a significant contributor to the spread of the deadly virus? Read...