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Understanding The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program, commonly known as TEFAP, is a vital federal initiative designed to provide food assistance to Americans in need. Managed by the USDA, TEFAP's primary objective is to di...
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...
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...
Do You Have High Blood Pressure? These Are the Foods You Need to Avoid
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 45% of all American adults suffer from high blood pressure. Because high blood pressure is one of the biggest predicto...
The Shocking Truth About Sugar and How It’s Affecting Your Health
Sugar has become a staple in the modern diet but is linked to severe health issues. From diabetes to heart disease, consuming too much sugar can seriously affect your health. There is no harm in enjoying ...
USDA Allocates Funding to Combat Hunger and Support Local Food Banks Ahead of Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving, a time for celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on what we're grateful for, not everyone has enough food to enjoy. To help those facing hunger, e...
Does Your SNAP Elibigility End in September? Here's How to Recertify
If you receive SNAP (food stamps) and your eligibility ends in September, it’s important to take action now to recertify and avoid losing benefits. Recertification means renewing your application ...
Nursing and Looking to Boost Your Milk Supply? Try These Foods First
There is nothing quite as frustrating as a nursing mom as dealing with an inadequate milk supply. There can be a number of reasons that may be bringing your milk supply down. The good news is that ther...
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...
