Author: MoreFood

To be eligible for FNS/SNAP benefits, most adults must meet both a gross and net income test, but the eligibility is slightly different for older adults (over the age of[…] Read More

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, so why don’t you challenge yourself to eat more fresh produce this month!   Fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense, which means they[…] Read More

Written by Sarah Mammarella, MS, RD, LDN, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Richmond County, NC As a Registered Dietitian and a community educator people often tell me they believe[…] Read More

Did you know that you can use your FNS/SNAP benefits to purchase seeds and plants to grow food? Growing your own food is a great way to make your FNS/SNAP[…] Read More

You can’t prevent natural disasters from occurring, but being prepared and knowing about resources can help you recover faster if a disaster strikes. One resource that can help you get[…] Read More

Filling out an application for FNS/SNAP benefits (previously Food Stamps) may seem a bit daunting, but before you throw your hands up in the air and mutter “no way!” I’d[…] Read More

Somewhere along the way it seems that seafood has become “third fiddle” to both beef and chicken!  The USDA recommends adding seafood to your weekly diet – eating two meals[…] Read More

  FNS/SNAP benefits (previously food stamps) are now distributed on an EBT card – long gone are the books of food stamps!  This card is used at the checkout counter[…] Read More

Although there might not be total agreement about how much water we need to drink each day, we all know that having sufficient fluid intake is key to keeping our[…] Read More

Independence day is about the U.S.’s independence from foreign rule – separation of the original thirteen colonies from Great Britain.  The Fourth of July can also be about your own[…] Read More