Great Reads for Good Food

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...

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...

Recent world events have many people scrambling to cover their bills. If you are facing challenges, from covering your rent to buying food, there is help available. Consider the tips below to keep your household fed...

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...

As we move through the warm summer months, many states across the United States have taken steps to ease the financial burden on families by distributing supplementary payments under the Supplement to ...

Millions of Americans could lose some or all of their food stamp benefits (also known as SNAP) because of newly approved work requirements, according to a study by the Center for Budget and Policy Prioritie...

Millions of families in the United States are struggling to get enough food because their SNAP benefits (the program that helps people buy groceries) have been suspended due to a long federal government shutd...

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...

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...