Our blog

Great Reads for Good Food

The latest news Interviews, technologies, and resources

Changes to the Food Stamps Program You Need to Know

Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...

The Economic Benefits of SNAP: How Food Stamp Programs Boost Local Economies

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, plays a significant role in aiding low-income families by providing them with necessary sustenance. The SNAP program...

Keep Your Food Stamp Benefits: Recertification Deadline on February 2025

Even though some government support programs have stopped because of decisions from President Donald Trump's time in office, food stamps are still available.  If your family uses the Supple...

CalFresh Benefits in California for March 2025: What You Need to Know

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

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...

Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

Interesting Facts You Should Know About Food Stamps Support Programs

Food stamps have been part of the economy for decades, designed to cushion low-income families and unemployed citizens against raging inflation rates. Despite the positive impact of food stamps in the comm...

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...

The Impacts of Poor Posture Go Far Beyond Physical Appearance

Practicing good posture goes far beyond providing benefits for your overall physical appearance. Poor posture has been linked to a number of long-term health problems. This is because the human body functions...