Great Reads for Good Food
The latest news Interviews, technologies, and resources
Serving up the Latest Trends in the Government's SNAP and EBT Programs
Food Stamps have come a long way and actually originated during the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1939. The program would reach some 20 million people, but by 1943, Food Stamps disappeare...
Need More Food Stamps? Meet the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a U.S. federal welfare program that makes it easier for low-income individuals and families to purchase food of good quality at afforda...
Getting Your Chocolate Fix without the Carbs
There are conflicting messages delivered to average people in mainstream society today. One message says that people shouldn't worry about their weight, and that people can be "healthy at any size." This cont...
Tired of Relying on Coffee to Wake Up Each Morning? Try These Ideas Instead
You are not alone if you find yourself reaching for multiple cups of coffee each morning in an effort to get moving. While the caffeinated jolt of a cup of coffee will certainly wake you up, the...
Experts Warn That Food Stamps Hurt Food Prices
Since the COVID pandemic hit America in 2020, tens of millions of additional people have had to get on food stamps, now known as the SNAP benefit. It's really hard to square this circle with the government's talking...
How SNAP/EBT Support Programs are Changing Lives
In an era where economic stability remains a persistent concern for millions of Americans, government assistance programs have emerged as a vital lifeline for those facing financial hardships. One such program, the Supple...
Alaskans Don't Know Where Their Food Stamps Went
In the state of Alaska, most people are very hard-working and do the sorts of jobs a lot of other Americans couldn't even handle. It's obviously very cold there, with harsh elements and strong winter storms. Howev...
Shop at Your Local Farmers Market With SNAP/EBT: Freshness in Every Bite!
If you've ever stopped by your local farmers market to check out the produce from various vendors, you'd find healthy, nutritious foods. The wonderful thing about these markets is connecting...
Ten Ways to Score Free Food
Everybody enjoys getting and eating food for free. You may also be short on cash or know someone else who has some problems with funds and doesn't have the money to afford a good meal. This doesn't mean that you can't eat, as there are ...