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The Intersection of Art and Assistance: A Closer Look at SNAP Benefits for Creatives
In an enlightening piece by The New York Times, the spotlight shines on an engaging ethical discussion. It revolves around an emerging artist who, dedicating her life to her craft, leans on...
Food Assistance Programs Adapt to Help More Families
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...
7 Strategies to Help You Function Within Your Means Without Feeling Limited
Living within your means equates to spending equal or less than what you have coming in monthly. But for many individuals, it can be difficult to adhere to that age-old adage. Credit cards, emergency ...
Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic
Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment, school closings, health concerns, and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves you without access to basic goods and service...
Lessons on Mental Health From the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Though the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021, the intensity and scope of the event hasn't changed. What has changed is how the athletes and coaches are handling the stress of the event. The combination of the ong...
7 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps
Once you start to receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is commonly referred to as food stamps, you might wonder how to make the most of your new benefits. This program has a long...
βββββββStretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...
Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...
Experts Warn That Food Stamps Hurt Food Prices
Since the COVID pandemic hit America in 2020, tens of millions of additional people have had to get on food stamps, now known as the SNAP benefit. It's really hard to square this circle with the government's talking...