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SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties
In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System With the Coronavirus still raging on, according to most experts, millions of people are exercising extreme caution in where they go, what they touch, and with whom they come in contact. People ...
Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October
According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Explained
The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP for short, is a special program run by the government that helps people who don't have enough money to buy food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as ...
SNAP Reform Could Save Taxpayers While Protecting Vulnerable
Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps,...
Dealing with Diabetes? Here is What You Should and Should Not Drink
When you are dealing with diabetes, you have to worry about more than just what you eat. You also need to take care to ensure that you are drinking the right beverages to keep this condition under contr...
Can People on Disability Get Help with Food Costs?
Disability can affect anyone, young or old, and it can make staying healthy and managing money harder. For instance, many adults with a disability may also face challenges getting enough good food to eat. You might be as...
Boost Your Vitamin C Levels This Winter
Ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, is a water soluble vitamin that promotes a healthy immune system. It's a vital vitamin that aids in the healing of wounds, getting rid of infections, and stopping the spread of bacteri...
GAO Report Sheds Light on College Students Missing Out on Food Aid
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...