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More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

The Future of Food Stamps: What Changes Are Coming and What You Need to Know

For over six decades, the United States food stamp program has provided long-term assistance to families and individuals, granting them access to food. As one of the largest public aid programs i...

Assistance Available for Texas SNAP and WIC Participants Following Hurricane Beryl

In response to the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in South Texas on July 8, the State of Texas is extending a helping hand to residents affected by the severe weather event.&...

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...

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...

Problems Sleeping? It Might be What You Are Eating That is Keeping You Up

One of the biggest culprits of a restless night is what you may be fueling your body with during the day. What you eat can have a significant effect on how you feel throughout the day and how well you...

Lessons on Mental Health From the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Though the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021, the intensity and scope of the event hasn't changed. What has changed is how the athletes and coaches are handling the stress of the event. The combination of the ong...

Food Stamps: Feeding the Nation in Time of Need

Food security is a crucial issue in the United States. According to different researchers, some American households did not have enough food at some point for an active, healthy lifestyle. The statistic is even more staggering ...

Navigating the Food Stamp Program: Common Challenges and Solutions

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as food stamps, is a federal program that helps individuals and families combat hunger by providing affordable and nutritious food. While the pro...