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USDA Invests $21 Million in SNAP to Help Low-Income Families Access Healthy Foods
September 10, 2024
A $21 million investment in the SNAP program is intended to help low-income families gain access to fresh fruits and…
New Changes to SNAP Benefits Could Allow States to Restrict Purchases of Soda and Candy
September 10, 2024
Proposed changes would allow states more leeway in restricting SNAP benefits, including what beneficiaries can purchase through the program.
empty store shelves
September 10, 2024
Regulations for retailer eligibility to accept federal food stamps have been modified by the USDA, though not nearly as strictly…
Healthy Eating Habits Created Through Government Assistance Program
September 10, 2024
Recipients of the WIC assistance program developed healthy eating habits when the program encouraged consumption of healthier foods.
Kristen Bell Nails the Absurdity of Online Food Stamp Rules (and Pygmy Three-Toed Sloths) [Video]
September 10, 2024
Kristen Bell teams up with Thrive Market to shed light on an issue affecting millions: not being able to purchase…
thrive market sells organic food online
September 10, 2024
Thrive Market, an online organic and mission-driven marketplace, is putting pressure on the USDA to allow food stamps for online…
California Is Making It Easier for Public Schools to Offer Vegan Lunch
September 10, 2024
Schools are feeding hungry kids and families through providing food. While this small gesture isn't ending hunger, it's a start.
farm
September 10, 2024
The House voted in favor of a $1 trillion farm bill after two years of debate on the legislation.
September 10, 2024
Why should taxpayers foot the bill for employee assistance while McDonald's makes huge profits?
September 10, 2024
Thanks to the continued Government shutdown, families in Wisconsin may find themselves without sufficient funds for food.