A study published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that Americans participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income individuals and families purchase food, may … Continue Reading →
According to The Washington Post, as many as 1 million Americans will stop receiving food stamps this year, the consequence of a work mandate that took effect last week in … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a proposed rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are spending more of their benefits to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at roadside … Continue Reading →
SpartanNash is teaming up with non-profit organization Fair Food Network on an incentive program that will make local produce easier for Michigan’s low-income families to buy. read more Supermarket News
According to the proposed 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill, funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will decrease while monies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Continue Reading →
The SNAP program is a literal lifeline for 14% of America, and now it’s time for retailers and grocers to step up to the plate to help. Industry Voices read … Continue Reading →
A study published in Pediatrics shows that children in households who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may have more consistent access to food, thus increasing their food … Continue Reading →
Fitch Ratings, New York, said Friday reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments may have a negative impact on food companies once the Agriculture Act of 2014 becomes law. … Continue Reading →
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here last week said that low-income customers appear to be spending more cash in the wake of the Nov. 1 cut in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program … Continue Reading →
