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The Perils of PFAS: Fighting Back Against Forever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...
Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating
Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...
SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties
In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...
Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families
Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...
GAO Report Sheds Light on College Students Missing Out on Food Aid
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered a troubling gap: out of the 3.3 million college students who qualified for federal food assistance in 2020, two-thirds did not cl...
State Disparities: The Unequal Expansion of Food Stamps for Kids
A startling disparity is emerging across the United States as a new program expands food stamp benefits for low-income families with children during the summer. While more than half of the states are part...
Making the Most of Frozen Foods by Transforming Them Into Nutritious Meals
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was enthusiastic about having extra time at home to cook elaborate and nutritious meals. Nine months into this health crisis, that enthusiasm...
SNAP: A Safety Net Against Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, ensures that millions of at-risk Americans are able to afford a nutritious diet each month. Most SNAP recipients are low-income families with small children, senior citizens, or in...
A Closer Look at the Recent SNAP Benefit Updates
Amidst the evolving landscape of economic realities, the recent adjustments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come as a timely response to the changing needs of vulnerable families across the Unit...
