Great Reads for Good Food

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...

As the expense of life in the United States has risen, federal subsidies to help individuals pay for necessities have been phased out one by one. Emergency funding for a food assistance...

In a world where the abundance of food coexists with the despair of hunger, an innovative approach is paving the way for change. Food stamps, a cornerstone of support for vulnerable individuals and fa...

The schedule for the August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payouts, also widely recognized as food stamps, has been announced, with dates varying across the states.  SNAP is a fundamenta...

This isn't something that the corporate media speaks about very often, but more people are on food stamps in America today than at any other point in American history. Of course, the corporate press lo...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has stood as a vital pillar of support in the United States, guiding countless families and individuals from challenging times to periods...

As we move through the warm summer months, many states across the United States have taken steps to ease the financial burden on families by distributing supplementary payments under the Supplement to ...

In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024.  This law wants to make farming in America better and...

In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...