Great Reads for Good Food

In August, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will receive their monthly payments, but the disbursement dates vary by state.  Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP offers es...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of the United States' fight against food insecurity, offering crucial assistance to countless seniors for the purchase of essential grocery i...

If you’ve ever noticed that a box of cookies costs less than a bag of apples, you aren’t alone. In the United States, junk food like soda, white bread, and processed snacks are the most common source...

Growing up in a blue-collar family, relying on free school lunches and occasionally food stamps, Dr. Jason Langheier experienced firsthand the challenges of eating healthy on a tight budget. Witne...

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aims to tackle hunger, its recent changes may still leave many families struggling. SNAP benefits and eligibility rules adjust each year, but inflation and job insecur...

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered a troubling gap: out of the 3.3 million college students who qualified for federal food assistance in 2020, two-thirds did not cl...

Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...

In a society where economic challenges often stand in the way of accessing basic needs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, has been a beacon of hope for mi...