Great Reads for Good Food

Some US states are planning to change what can be bought with SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food. These changes are being pushed by lawmakers in ten states who want to stop the purchase of "junk" foo...

The Food Stamp Program is a program that provides assistance to low-income families. The program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 as part of his "War on Poverty." The USDA estimates that more tha...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps people with low incomes buy food in the United States, including Texas. In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commissi...

Many people rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to help pay for groceries every month. With recent government shutdowns, some are worried their benefits for December migh...

Food is one of the biggest items in any working weekly budget. Many people will spend upwards of several hundred dollars each week just feeding themselves and their families. Because food costs can be so high, people look for ways to decrease the amo...

People who count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for buying food need assistance now more than ever. SNAP benefits, which help families buy groceries, are being stolen....

Donald Trump has promised to make big changes to many government programs. One of these programs is SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps."  This program helps millions of Americans who don't have e...

The ongoing shutdown of the U.S. federal government is causing serious problems for millions of Americans who depend on government assistance. As the political disagreement continues into its second month...

Getting a good meal without emptying your pockets is sometimes necessary. Whether you're trying to make your budget stretch to payday, or just in need of a splurge to brighten a rough week, everyone can appreciate free food. If you or a frie...