More than 43 million Americans receive food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the same program the White House hopes to cut by 25 percent over the next decade.
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What’s the Best Way to Get SNAP Users to Eat Healthy?
Millions of Americans get help buying groceries from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With diabetes, obesity, and other diet-related illnesses widespread among all Americans, our country has a vested interest in making sure they’re eating healthy food.
Should Food Stamp Users Be Able to Order Food Online?
For people with busy schedules, ordering food online and having it delivered to your door is a convenient way to keep the fridge stocked with healthy food.
Mobile Pantries: Crossing Food Deserts to Meet the Need
In the old days, it was up to people in need to find their way to a food pantry, even if they didn’t have a car. Today the pantries come to them.
Contrary to What You’ve Heard, Food Stamp Spending is Declining
It’s a common political talking point: More people are on food stamps (SNAP) than ever before. The implication is that government spending on food assistance is out of control.
Flair Night at TGI Friday’s shows off bartenders’ skills while raising money for hunger relief
On Tuesday, March 11, TGI Friday’s of Kentwood is hosting a flair bartending competition where mixologists will display their skills and auction off their creations along with a host of other prizes to benefit Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. … Continue reading