All posts tagged: SNAP

Do you have questions about the Food and Nutrition Services/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (FNS/SNAP)?  This blog will provide answers to the most common questions we hear.  The eligibility requirements to[…] Read More

You  may have noticed a sign as you walk into the grocery store that says, “We accept EBT cards.” Are you wondering what an EBT card is used for? The[…] Read More

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You hear this saying all the time, but it’s easy to forget when you’re running late for work or getting kids[…] Read More

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

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