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How Does Having A Job Impact Food Stamp Requirements?
As lawmakers begin to debate the 2023 farm bill before the September 30 expiration of the current bill, the national food stamp program and its related work requirements are once again being heavily scrutinized. The food...
Food Assistance Programs Adapt to Help More Families
Putting food on the table is a basic need for every family, yet far too many struggle with food insecurity. Important food assistance programs aim to alleviate hunger, especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...
Here to help: 4 ways to get relief from your day-to-day bills
Are your day-to-bills getting to be a growing problem? I know mine are as inflation is around 40 year highs? We are not alone: Up to 54% of adults in the U.S. are living paycheck-to paych...
Food Stamp Boost Ends at Worst Possible Time
After the pandemic hit America, inflation immediately followed due to how much money was poured into the economy. This raised grocery prices through the roof, and so food stamp funds were increased to help people afford groce...
10 Easy Ways to Get Free or Discounted Food
Whether they admit it or not, nearly everyone loves to eat. When food can be acquired for free, eating it feels all the better, particularly when money is tight and you're trying to live on a budget. Here are ten ways that peopl...
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...
How Can We Prepare for the Potential 2020 Influenza Pandemic?
During the influenza epidemic of 1918, 500 million infected people worldwide succumbed to the H1N1 influenza virus: 100 million of them died. The 1918 pandemic attacked patients' lungs leaving them unable t...
Tips to Help You and Your Family Have a Healthy and Happy Fall Season
The calendar has flipped from August to September, meaning that fall is right around the corner. This season of transition brings back to school excitement, turning leaves, and cooler temperatures. It als...
The Ultimate Guide To Government Assistance
If you are currently in a state of need and have been unable to secure government assistance, know that there are other options available to help you. The U.S. government has put into place specific programs that can change your...