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Companies That Offer Free Food and Other Free Resources for Your Family

Food insecurity is a serious problem in the United States. Case in point, an estimated 40 million Americans are struggling to put food on the table as we speak. For low-income families espe...

​​​​​​​Expanding the Benefits of SNAP: Surprising Discounts Your EBT Card Covers

SNAP, also known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in helping low-income households afford nutritious food. However, what many may not realize is that in addition to month...

New SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Boost Distribution Efficiency and Aid Vulnerable Families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting millions of low-income families across the United States as they tackle food insecurity,...

Final SNAP Benefits for February Set for Distribution

February's final roll-out of SNAP benefits is just around the corner. If you're waiting for this month's assistance, now’s the time to keep a close eye on your account. Most states have already start...

7 Advantages of Having a College Degree

Is College Worth It? 7 Reasons You Should Take The Plunge Pursuing a college education is such a crucial life goal that it has taken center stage in the “American Dream.” Attend college, secure a career, purchase a ho...

What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Walmart+ Assist

Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...

Thrive Market and SNAP Benefits: Making Healthy Eating Accessible to All

Online shopping for healthy and organic products just got easier for low-income families in the United States. Starting next week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can u...

Final SNAP Payments Up to $3,102 for October in One State Available Now

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the last set of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments for this period, reaching up to $3,102, will be disbursed in Hawaii in Oct...

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...