Great Reads for Good Food

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...

A positive attitude and mindset have the power to change your life. How you think can be the difference between feeling happy and content or feeling stuck in a downward spiral. It's all about the powe...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is a combined state and federal program that helps people with low incomes afford nutritious food for themselves and their families. ...

The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...

Yes, many gas stations accept EBT cards. However, this usually applies to gas stations that have a convenience store attached. Not every gas station will take EBT, and not everything you see on the shelves can be purchased with your benef...

Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...

Bottom Line: SNAP is an acronym that stands for the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," which was formerly known as the food stamp program. It is funded by the federal government, through Congressional spending bills, but i...

Whether you forgot to claim that refund or forgot about an old account with funds still in it, you may have some unclaimed cash waiting for you. If you or someone you love thinks they may have some unclaimed money, opt...

With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing buyers out of the market, the struggle to find affordable housing continues to be a growing problem.  The federal government offers a numbe...