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How SNAP Fights Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...

SNAP Reform Could Save Taxpayers While Protecting Vulnerable

Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps,...

SNAP Benefit Delays Plaguing States and Territories

Across the United States, an undercurrent of anxiety and uncertainty has swept through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as recipients grapple with persistent delays in accessing their crucial food benef...

Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families

Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...

Struggling With Getting Enough Quality Sleep? Try Eating These Foods

Everyone understands that getting quality sleep each night is essential for good overall health. The problem is that this sleep can often be elusive for many people. Did you know that what you eat may ...

Stomach Ulcer? Here is What You Need to Know and What Foods to Avoid

In the simplest terms, a stomach ulcer is an open sore residing in this part of the abdomen. What you put into your stomach can have a direct impact on how you are able to control the ulcer symptoms. W...

What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and How to Qualify

Food assistance programs have a long history in the United States going back to 1939 with the creation of the FSP program in New York. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP began in 19...

SNAP Benefits for Students: A Path to Financial Support

College can be an exciting and transformative period in a student's life, but financial challenges can also arise. Seeking assistance through government programs like SNAP benefits and food stamps can provide c...

How to Adjust Your Daily Diet Choices to Support Weight Loss Efforts

It can be a real struggle to shed those unwanted pounds and keep them off. All of the exercise in the world will not help if you are not willing to take a close look at your diet. Here are five ways th...