To put more food on the table, make SNAP benefits your first choice
The word “food assistance” has many meanings. Food assistance can mean having a hot meal at a soup kitchen; or, for those who are age 60 or older, a hot[…] Read More
Month: February 2012
Some vegetables remain affordable throughout the year – regardless of the growing season
No matter what time of year it is, or which growing season, there are some vegetables that are always affordable. During the summer and fall months, grocery stores have produce[…] Read More
Finding out where you can use SNAP benefits is only a click away
If you’re like me, you probably have store reward cards for most of the grocery store chains near your home, to help stretch your grocery dollars through weekly sales and[…] Read More
$16 in SNAP benefits may not sound like much, but it could make for a special Valentines Day
Our grocery budgets usually cover day-to-day meals, often with little left over for special treats or special days – like Valentines Day. So what would it look like if you[…] Read More
Getting MyPlate ideas to your family’s table is about being able to purchase healthy, affordable foods
In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced a new food group symbol, MyPlate, to replace the previous MyPyramid. More importantly, the ChooseMyPlate.gov website has a wealth of[…] Read More
