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Lost Your SNAP Benefits? Here's Where to Turn for Help
Losing SNAP can feel like the floor dropping out from under your grocery budget. The good news is that help exists, and some of it can start this week. Step 1: Find food now These options can help while you sort ...
How Food Banks Work: A Simple Guide
A food bank is a large warehouse run by a nonprofit organization that collects and stores food to help fight hunger. Think of it as a central hub where food comes in, gets organized, and then goes out to smaller local programs that giv...
Why is Junk Food Cheaper? (And How to Eat Healthy on a Budget)
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...
Grocery Prices: What’s Getting Cheaper and What’s Still Going Up
U.S. shoppers are finally seeing some relief at the grocery store, but the news is a mixed bag. While prices for some kitchen staples are finally dropping after years of high inflation, other everyday item...
Which Stores Let You Use EBT for Online Grocery Orders?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a great help for many older adults to buy more food every month. However, going to the grocery store can sometimes be tough, especially if you find it hard to mov...
Food Banks Step Up As SNAP Changes Fall Short
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...
$400 Emergency Relief Payment for Illinois Residents Who Lost SNAP Benefits
Illinois is offering temporary financial support to help residents who lost their SNAP food benefits due to expanded federal work requirements. Through a new $70 million state program called Fa...
The Perils of PFAS: Fighting Back Against Forever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...
SUN Meals: Free Summer Food Program for Kids and Teens
What is SUN Meals? SUN Meals is a fantastic program that lets kids and teenagers enjoy free meals and snacks during the summer. These free meals are available at various places like schools, parks, and other spots ...
