All posts tagged: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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

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

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  To eat right is important: Our bodies are coming off 6 to 8 hours of fasting while[…] Read More

Not all farmers markets accept FNS/SNAP benefits, but quite a few do, and the list is growing every day.  To find out if your local farmers’ market accepts these benefits,[…] Read More