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Food Stamp Support Programs: Promoting Access to Nutrition for Vulnerable Individuals

Food stamp support programs, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), play a vital role in providing access to nutritious food for individuals and families faci...

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...

The Hidden Dangers of Forever Chemicals in Our Food System

Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...

6 Ways You Can Save a Buck On Food

In this day and age, we've all found ourselves wishing we could save a little cash from time to time on food. There are times when a trip to the grocery store can seem like we need to take out a loan first. There are a couple of ways you...

Texas Food Stamp Payment Dates for April 2025: When Will You Get Your Benefits?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, gives help to people who don't have enough money to buy all the food they need. This program adds money to a Lone Star card for Texans...

Keep an Eye Out on These 5 Health and Wellness Trends of 2020

Two months into the year 2020 and there are some definitive health trends that are emerging. It can be challenging to wade through the latest trends to discern what is merely a fad and what is something that you ...

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...

Texas SNAP Payments Scheduled for May 12-18, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a crucial program that helps millions of Americans who are struggling financially. It ensures they have enough food that is both sufficient in quantity and good in nu...

New Fast Food Breakfast Option Is Surprisingly Healthy

On February 24, Dunkin' Donuts started to sell avocado toast in its restaurants. One slice of the toast costs $2.99. The avocado spread contains avocado, sea salt, black pepper and lemon juice. It's placed on ...