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What Are the Common Food Allergens That You Need to Know About?

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 32 million Americans that suffer from food allergies. This number includes a whopping 6% of all children. The level of...

New CalFresh Regulations: Stricter Rules for ABAWDs Recipients

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

SUN Bucks by SNAP Supporting Families with Children during School Vacation

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 ...

Assistance Available for Texas SNAP and WIC Participants Following Hurricane Beryl

In response to the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in South Texas on July 8, the State of Texas is extending a helping hand to residents affected by the severe weather event.&...

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Plantar Fasciitis and How to Treat It

The symptoms of plantar fasciitis can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. The condition is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue that stretch...

Shop at Your Local Farmers Market With SNAP/EBT: Freshness in Every Bite!

If you've ever stopped by your local farmers market to check out the produce from various vendors, you'd find healthy, nutritious foods. The wonderful thing about these markets is connecting...

SNAP Benefits See Significant Changes in 2025: What Families Need to Know

As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...

More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

When SNAP Recipients Will Get Their Full November Benefits

The U.S. government recently ended a shutdown that delayed monthly SNAP (food stamp) payments for millions of Americans. After the government reopened, President Trump’s administration told states to make s...