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USDA SUN Summer Programs in 2025: Supporting Kids and Families with Free Meals and Grocery Assistance

The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...

Understanding Food Stamps for Students: A Guide to SNAP Benefits

Navigating financial challenges as a student can be overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of education without a steady income. To alleviate some of the financial burdens, many students turn t...

The Impact of Soaring Food Prices on American Families

In the United States, the dramatic rise in food costs has led to significant lifestyle changes for many low to middle-income families.  A recent study by Intuit Credit Karma highlights an unsettling trend: nearl...

A Good Start but More Work Ahead: Reforms Still Needed for Food Assistance

The recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...

Drinking Chlorophyll Water: Apparently It's The Next Big Thing

Health fads are nothing new, in fact they probably go back all the way to the dawn of humanity. However, with the rise of the internet, people have been able to share lots of information and testimonials with eac...

​​​​​​​Inequality in Food Stamps for Kids: A State-by-State Breakdown

Low-income children across the United States will be receiving increased assistance with food stamps this summer. However, a closer look reveals a disheartening reality — not all sta...

It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!

Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...

Companies That Offer Free Food and Other Free Resources for Your Family

Food insecurity is a serious problem in the United States. Case in point, an estimated 40 million Americans are struggling to put food on the table as we speak. For low-income families espe...

Texas Food Stamp Payment Dates for April 2025: When Will You Get Your Benefits?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, gives help to people who don't have enough money to buy all the food they need. This program adds money to a Lone Star card for Texans...