Great Reads for Good Food

If you are worried about the consequences of a mistake on your SNAP (food stamps) application, here is the short answer: Most people do not go to jail for putting the wrong information on an application. While jail time...

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

February's final roll-out of SNAP benefits is just around the corner. If you're waiting for this month's assistance, now’s the time to keep a close eye on your account. Most states have already start...

In an ever-evolving and cutthroat business environment, the significance of wellness in the workplace is paramount. Not only does it bolster employees' overall health, but it makes waves in their performance at wo...

For many American households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a power outage can lead to the stressful possibility of losing essential food supplies due to spoilage...

As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...

In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...

Louisiana is taking steps to stop people from buying sweets and sodas with SNAP benefits, a government help program for people who don't have enough money to buy food. This i...

Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...