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How Can We Prepare for the Potential 2020 Influenza Pandemic?

During the influenza epidemic of 1918, 500 million infected people worldwide succumbed to the H1N1 influenza virus: 100 million of them died. The 1918 pandemic attacked patients' lungs leaving them unable t...

SNAP Benefits

Millions of individuals in the United States receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. This program was created to help battle hunger across the Nation. SNAP is overseen by the Food and Nutrition Service who coordi...

Taking Care of Your Family During the Reopening Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Taking Care of Your Family During the Reopening Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic struck during a time of perceived prosperity, but total household debt exceeded the amount...

Howard County Residents Report Food Stamp Theft

Howard County is one of the most populous counties in America, as it's part of the DC, Baltimore, NOVA metropolitan area. Unfortunately for its residents, it's also one of the poorest counties in America. Roughly h...

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...

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...

Top Mobile Apps For Getting Fast Food Restaurant Discounts

While you may not consider yourself to be someone who eats fast food regularly, there is a good chance that you will visit a fast food establishment for a quick bite. Fast food is highly-popular because it is convenie...

The Ultimate Guide To Government Assistance

If you are currently in a state of need and have been unable to secure government assistance, know that there are other options available to help you. The U.S. government has put into place specific programs that can change your...

The Benefits of Applying for Food Stamps

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, provides essential resources for millions of low-income Americans. The program offers invaluable aid to needy families by helping them acquire healthy...