<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>FoodStamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org</link><description>Foodstamps.org makes understanding the US SNAPS program simple. Get quick access to Forms, qualification rules, rules &amp; regulations, and FAQs.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright FoodStamps.org 2013. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 09:14:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Ways to Prepare for Food Stamp Denial</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/ways-to-prepare-for-food-stamp-denial</link><description>No matter how much you keep up with the proper paperwork, maintain your records with your caseworker, or try to maintain your food stamp benefits there are times when food stamps may be denied.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/ways-to-prepare-for-food-stamp-denial</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Using Online Menu Planners to Budget Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/using-online-menu-planners-to-budget-food-stamps</link><description>If you use menu planning techniques to budget out your food stamp benefits each month, then you may be using various methods.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/using-online-menu-planners-to-budget-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advantages of Bulk Shopping on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/advantages-of-bulk-shopping-on-food-stamps</link><description>Budgeting food stamps is a difficult task to manage even in the best of circumstances. One way that some families have learned to budget their food stamp benefits each month is to use bulk shopping options</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/advantages-of-bulk-shopping-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Under the Line Challenge for Food Stamp Awareness</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/under-the-line-challenge-for-food-stamp-awareness</link><description>There have been several food stamp challenges for food stamp awareness over the last few years.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/under-the-line-challenge-for-food-stamp-awareness</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Questions About Meal Planning</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/questions-about-meal-planning</link><description>Meal planning and menu planning are two of the main ways that people have used to stretch their food stamp benefits.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/questions-about-meal-planning</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medicinal Foods Available on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/medicinal-foods-available-on-food-stamps</link><description>For many people who receive food stamp benefits, the need for home remedies may be vital. In fact, with the rising cost of health care and prescriptions the need to understand how to create home remedies is more important than ever.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/medicinal-foods-available-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Rollover Questions of Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/the-rollover-questions-of-food-stamps</link><description>A common question that you may ask when you receive food stamp benefits is related to the rollover amount of food stamps.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/the-rollover-questions-of-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adding Newborns to Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/adding-newborns-to-food-stamps</link><description>If you or your family were recipients of food stamp benefits during a pregnancy, you may be concerned about adding a newborn to your food stamp benefits.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/adding-newborns-to-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Items that Double as Household Cleaners</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-items-that-double-as-household-cleaners</link><description>When you have food stamp benefits, the goal is to stretch this food stamps as much as possible.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-items-that-double-as-household-cleaners</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Food Stamp Junk Food Debate</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/the-food-stamp-junk-food-debate</link><description>There are hundreds of debates related to food stamp benefits and beneficiaries who receive food stamps. One of the most controversial debates related to food stamp beneficiaries is junk food.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/the-food-stamp-junk-food-debate</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Food Stamp Coupon Debate</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/the-food-stamp-coupon-debate</link><description>For many beneficiaries on the food stamp program, there are an equal if not increasing amount of individuals against certain food stamp options.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/the-food-stamp-coupon-debate</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Separating Food Stamps and Cash Benefits</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/separating-food-stamps-and-cash-benefits</link><description>EBT card changes have been part of many discussions related to food stamps, guidelines, regulations and the massive number of individuals applying for benefits.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/separating-food-stamps-and-cash-benefits</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pet Food Stamps Program Becoming More Popular</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/pet-food-stamps-program-becoming-more-popular</link><description>Individuals who are struggling to buy food and necessary supplies for their pets may now have a new option to consider. A new non-profit company in New York is providing the idea of ‘pet food stamps’.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/pet-food-stamps-program-becoming-more-popular</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New System Delivers Food Stamps To Clients</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-system-delivers-food-stamps-to-clients</link><description>A new report shares that the Alamance County Department of Social Services has started using a new system that will deliver food stamp benefits to clients that are enrolled within the food stamp program.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-system-delivers-food-stamps-to-clients</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Becoming Self Reliant with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/becoming-self-reliant-with-food-stamps</link><description>Self-reliance is a concept that may be a pipe dream for some. Having the ability to lower your bills to the lowest possible amount while still providing for your family seems like a fantasy.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/becoming-self-reliant-with-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>USDA and Mexican Consulates Inform Immigrants About Food Stamps &amp; Citizenship</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/usda-and-mexican-consulates-inform-immigrants-about-food-stamps--citizenship</link><description>The USDA has recently started focusing on trying to dispel the fears and concerns of immigrants in regards to how food stamps will affect their chances of becoming U.S citizens</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/usda-and-mexican-consulates-inform-immigrants-about-food-stamps--citizenship</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap Eats Restart:  Lasagna</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cheap-eats-restart--lasagna</link><description>If you’re looking for a healthy and unique alternative pasta dish, this “almost” lasagna can be a fun option to try out on your family. It’s not exactly lasagna, but follows the same general idea of the dish and is much quicker to make in the long run</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cheap-eats-restart--lasagna</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Carolina Food Stamp Restrictions Face Hurdles</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/south-carolina-food-stamp-restrictions-face-hurdles</link><description>The leaders of South Carolina are now stating that they want more permission to limit the types of foods that people can purchase while participating in the food stamp program.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/south-carolina-food-stamp-restrictions-face-hurdles</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawmaker Challenges Haley to Start Using Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/lawmaker-challenges-haley-to-start-using-food-stamps</link><description>More recently, a South Carolina lawmaker has started challenging governor Nikki Haley to start using food stamps. The state’s DSS director has also been challenged as well.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/lawmaker-challenges-haley-to-start-using-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Large Retailers Making Money By Keeping Food Stamp Program</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/large-retailers-making-money-by-keeping-food-stamp-program</link><description>Missouri state senator David Sater’s current goal is to ensure that less people are using their food stamps to purchase inappropriate items, such as cupcakes, candy, and various types of soda.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/large-retailers-making-money-by-keeping-food-stamp-program</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eligible Californians Not Signed Up For Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/eligible-californians-not-signed-up-for-food-stamps</link><description>A recent study finds that around half of the Californians that are eligible to receive food stamps are not even enrolled. In turn, the state is missing out on being granted billions of dollars of federal money that would be used to for the support of businesses within the area.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/eligible-californians-not-signed-up-for-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamp Fraud From the Dead</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-stamp-fraud-from-the-dead</link><description>Food stamp fraud has seen a large increase in the past few years. The fraud has reached neighborhoods, business and even been seen in drug deal cases</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-stamp-fraud-from-the-dead</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Misconceptions of Cash and SNAP</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/misconceptions-of-cash-and-snap</link><description>It does not take long to figure out there are misconceptions regarding the SNAP program. You only need to look at any of the forums, websites or social networking communities to see the outrage that surrounds cash and the SNAP program.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/misconceptions-of-cash-and-snap</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hard Lessons From Food Stamp Challenge</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/hard-lessons-from-food-stamp-challenge</link><description>The food stamp challenge essentially reinforces the knowledge that many people already know – eating for one week on around $5 a day is very difficult.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/hard-lessons-from-food-stamp-challenge</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Violence Breaking Out Over SNAP Benefits</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/violence-breaking-out-over-snap-benefits</link><description>Violence has broken out across the country over SNAP benefits. Larger cities like Detroit are seeing issues related to SNAP benefits daily.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/violence-breaking-out-over-snap-benefits</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Items that Must be Reported on Food Stamp Applications</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/items-that-must-be-reported-on-food-stamp-applications</link><description>When you are filling out a food stamp application or SNAP benefits application there are several questions you will be asked.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/items-that-must-be-reported-on-food-stamp-applications</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Remove Someone from SNAP</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-remove-someone-from-snap</link><description>Removing someone from a SNAP case plan can be tricky. There are various reasons someone may need to be removed. One reason to remove someone from SNAP cases is due to death. Other reasons are divorce, a member of the household moving out, job choices and families legally separating.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-remove-someone-from-snap</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ASPCA Defending Pet Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/aspca-defending-pet-food-stamps</link><description>The company ‘Pet Food Stamps’ a new non-profit organization based in New York City is now offering assistance to thousands of pet owners who are facing low income throughout the country.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/aspca-defending-pet-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Receive Expedited Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-receive-expedited-food-stamps</link><description>Normally a SNAP application can take anywhere from one week to one month for completion. This depends greatly on several factors.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-receive-expedited-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children Shown to not Eat Healthier on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/children-shown-to-not-eat-healthier-on-food-stamps</link><description>With the growing number of people applying for and receiving food stamps, many organizations have turned to the health factors of recipients</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/children-shown-to-not-eat-healthier-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Check and Balances an Issue with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/check-and-balances-an-issue-with-food-stamps</link><description>Food stamps have several issues across the country. There are issues dealing with nutrition, debates on what should be allowed for purchase on the SNAP program and fraud issues occurring daily.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/check-and-balances-an-issue-with-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eating Healthy on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/eating-healthy-on-food-stamps</link><description>Eating healthy on food stamps is a huge endeavor for many SNAP recipients. This is due largely in part to the amount of money some recipients receive.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/eating-healthy-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ervin Ending Food Stamp Challenge</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/ervin-ending-food-stamp-challenge</link><description>Individuals who have recently participated in a five day food stamp challenge will soon be sharing their experiences.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/ervin-ending-food-stamp-challenge</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drug Trafficking Ring Trades Food Stamps for Cocaine</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/drug-trafficking-ring-trades-food-stamps-for-cocaine</link><description>Duluth police have recently released information indicating that they have arrested around 30 people and are searching for an estimated seven more due to a cocaine trafficking investigation labeled “Operation Crackdown”.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/drug-trafficking-ring-trades-food-stamps-for-cocaine</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DHEC Leader Suggests Food Stamps Restrictions</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/dhec-leader-suggests-food-stamps-restrictions</link><description>Two weeks ago, Catherine Templeton, the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control suggested that the stage should apply a waiver that would ban the purchase of any type of sugary drinks via the use of food stamp benefits</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/dhec-leader-suggests-food-stamps-restrictions</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamps in New York</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-new-york</link><description>a. For New York residents, SNAP is available with monthly electronic benefits transfer cards that can be used for withdrawal or at grocery stores to purchase food items, milk, formula, and other necessities for nutrition.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-new-york</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamps in Florida</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-florida</link><description>You may be familiar with the food stamps program in the US, but what you might not realize is that many states have renamed their food stamps program. In Florida, it is called the ACCESS program</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase in Syracuse Working Poor Relying on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/increase-in-syracuse-working-poor-relying-on-food-stamps</link><description>The amount of working poor who are depending on food stamps in order to be able to live comfortably and survive is increasing on a regular basis.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/increase-in-syracuse-working-poor-relying-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muhammed Ali’s Son Reported To Live on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/muhammed-alis-son-reported-to-live-on-food-stamps</link><description>A Florida Newsday reporter recently went to visit Muhammed Ali Jr at his home in Chicago, only to determine that he was living in a poor neighborhood</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/muhammed-alis-son-reported-to-live-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamps in California</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-california</link><description>In California, there is the same food stamps program that the rest of the country has, but in California it is called CalFresh. It is known as an entitlement program because people using the food stamps must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to be approved for it.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-california</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food stamps in Alabama</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-alabama</link><description>In Alabama, food stamps are formally called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and offers nutrition through monthly benefits to individuals and families who qualify.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamps-in-alabama</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Apply for Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-apply-for-food-stamps</link><description>Food stamps are a federal benefit offered to low income families and those that need assistance getting healthy food for their family.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-apply-for-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Happens to Unused Benefits</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-happens-to-unused-benefits</link><description>Some months, you may notice that you always have a small amount of benefits that you don’t completely use after you have finished with your grocery shopping</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-happens-to-unused-benefits</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamp Eligibility needs to be Expanded</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-stamp-eligibility-needs-to-be-expanded</link><description>Another report that was recently released from the Institute of Medicine suggests that much of the benefits that are provided by SNAP are not even sufficient enough to help out families that are struggling with a low income.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/food-stamp-eligibility-needs-to-be-expanded</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Food Stamps vs. Attending College</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/getting-food-stamps-vs-attending-college</link><description>For many college students, one of the most frustrating elements associated with their goals to make ends meet can be found in trying to budget themselves for food in between the other costs.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/getting-food-stamps-vs-attending-college</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Improving Food Stamp Value with Careful Shopping</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/improving-food-stamp-value-with-careful-shopping</link><description>A recent report has focused on how it’s possible to feed a family of four on food stamps, assuming that individuals know how to shop strategically.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/improving-food-stamp-value-with-careful-shopping</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Stamp Menu Planning</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamp-menu-planning</link><description>Unfortunately, food stamps may not offer that much assistance or may offer assistance that requires special budgeting methods.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/food-stamp-menu-planning</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>About Emergency Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/about-emergency-food-stamps</link><description>For people dealing with financial struggles, food stamps are available which help buy food essentials like meat, dairy products, cereal, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables, and seeds to grow your own produce</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/about-emergency-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips on Maximizing Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/tips-on-maximizing-food-stamps</link><description>Due to the economic crisis and lack of jobs, food stamps are becoming used more often than ever before.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/tips-on-maximizing-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Determining Eligibility for Food Stamp</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/determining-eligibility-for-food-stamp</link><description>If you are on a very limited income or unable to work for disability reasons, you can get access to healthy food with food stamp benefits. However not everyone qualifies for it and you will need to meet certain eligibility requirements.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/determining-eligibility-for-food-stamp</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Calculating Food Stamp Benefits</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/calculating-food-stamp-benefits</link><description>Food stamp benefits offer healthy food options like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products to families on a limited income.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/calculating-food-stamp-benefits</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Receive Food Stamps and WIC</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-receive-food-stamps-and-wic</link><description>The US government provides a variety of assistance program to individuals and families who are in need of proper food and education about nutrition. Food stamps and WIC are two of these programs.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-receive-food-stamps-and-wic</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Check your Food Stamp Balance</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-check-your-food-stamp-balance</link><description>If your family has been using food stamps (also called SNAP), then you know they no longer require paper vouchers to pay for your food purchases. The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will now offer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to those who qualify for benefits.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-check-your-food-stamp-balance</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What do you get with Food Stamps?</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/what-do-you-get-with-food-stamps</link><description>The following goes over what you can do with your benefits, what you get, and how to obtain them.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/what-do-you-get-with-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smart Shopping with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/smart-shopping-with-food-stamps</link><description>Times are tough everywhere. Food costs are rising every week. 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Just because you may be on them doesn’t mean you are a bad person.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-to-know-about-foodstamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What are Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-are-food-stamps</link><description>The Food Stamp Program is a program provided by the Government to provide food for those people who have low income. It has been in effect since 1939.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-are-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Facts About Foodstamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/four-facts-about-foodstamps</link><description>Being on food stamps is not a bad thing. 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2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Family Fun Ideas</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/free-family-fun-ideas</link><description>Even with a small budget, you can get in some family fun that gets you out of the house.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/free-family-fun-ideas</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap Recipes #26: Creamy Chicken Primavera</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cheap-recipes-creamy-chicken-primavera</link><description>This pasta dish is only $1.35 per serving and combines meat and veggies with a delicious sauce.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cheap-recipes-creamy-chicken-primavera</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Ways to Picnic for Less</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/five-ways-to-picnic-for-less</link><description>These picnic meals focus on budget 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Send in your personal guide to get published on our blog.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/send-your-food-stamp-survival-guide-to-foodstampsorg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traveling with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/traveling-with-food-stamps</link><description>Going on vacation this summer? If you stay national, you can use your food stamps, just be sure you have an EBT card.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/traveling-with-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 International Dishes for Less than $3</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/five-international-dishes-for-less-than-three-dollars</link><description>Cooking for an international night just got cheaper. 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If you’ve never heard of cooking your chicken with coffee, you’re missing out on a relatively little known dish that has a budget-friendly appeal.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-recipes---coffee-brined-chicken</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget-Friendly Gluten-Free Meal Ideas</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/budget-friendly-gluten-free-meal-ideas</link><description>It can actually be much more difficult for some to live on a tight budget because their diet requires special food. 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Learn about different food stamp and hunger advocacy groups in your area.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/join-food-stamp-advocacy-groups</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap Vegetarian Ideas</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-vegetarian-ideas</link><description>Going vegetarian? Try these dinner options that are cheap, easy to make and totally delicious.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-vegetarian-ideas</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farm Bill May Cut Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/farm-bill-may-cut-food-stamps</link><description>New Farm Bill isn’t just going to suck for farmers. 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Check out our recipe and see what’s on for dinner tonight.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-recipes-enchi-lotta-casserole</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Common Food Stamp Myths for Immigrants Exposed</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/common-food-stamp-myths-for-immigrants-exposed</link><description>There are plenty of smear campaigns against immigrants receiving government assistance, but not all of these myths hold validity.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/common-food-stamp-myths-for-immigrants-exposed</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap Recipes #10: Two Stuffed Appetizers for a Full Course Meal</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-recipes-ten-two-stuffed-appetizers-for-a-full-course-meal</link><description>These stuffed appetizers can be a very nice treat for your next full course dinner.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/cheap-recipes-ten-two-stuffed-appetizers-for-a-full-course-meal</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Healthy Foods on a Budget</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/five-healthy-foods-on-a-budget</link><description>Getting healthy on a budget can be easy if you know the right kind of foods to buy.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/five-healthy-foods-on-a-budget</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which States Have Big Welfare Budgets</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/which-states-have-big-welfare-budgets</link><description>The states with the bigger welfare budgets will surprise you.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/which-states-have-big-welfare-budgets</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CBPP Reviews State SNAP Websites</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cbpp-reviews-state-snap-websites</link><description>Some state websites truly want you to know about their food stamps program, others just jump into restrictions. 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Check out this easy pasta dish and make it in under an hour for dinner tonight.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/cheap-recipes-italian-night</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping People Shop at Farmer’s Markets with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/helping-people-shop-at-farmers-markets-with-food-stamps</link><description>Recent studies have shown that the USDA can make it easier for food stampers to shop at farmer’s markets. 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Blocked</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/floridas-junk-food-limitation-gets-blocked</link><description>Florida's newest bill didn't make it past the House, but there is still another bill in the Senate.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/floridas-junk-food-limitation-gets-blocked</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Does Food Assistance Cause a Big Political Fight?</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/why-does-food-assistance-cause-a-big-political-fight</link><description>Political tension over food stamps challenges positive results from having a food assistance program.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/why-does-food-assistance-cause-a-big-political-fight</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Funding Drop in Coming Years for Food Stamp Programs</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/funding-drop-in-coming-years-for-food-stamp-programs</link><description>Funding will drop next year with the fall of food assistance need.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/funding-drop-in-coming-years-for-food-stamp-programs</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Making the Most with Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/making-the-most-with-food-stamps</link><description>Food stamps budgeting can create more for less and allow you to survive on a shoe string budget.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/making-the-most-with-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Food Stamp Help from AARP for Seniors</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/getting-food-stamp-help-from-aarp-for-seniors</link><description>AARP helps Seniors in Georgia to apply for food stamps and receive aid.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/getting-food-stamp-help-from-aarp-for-seniors</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Food Stamp Policy in Kansas</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-food-stamp-policy-in-kansas</link><description>Illegal immigrants losing out Kansas' new food stamp policy.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-food-stamp-policy-in-kansas</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farmers' Markets Now Accept Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/farmers-markets-now-accept-food-stamps</link><description>Farmers' markets offer fresh produce and accept EBT card payments.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/farmers-markets-now-accept-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Connecticut’s Food Stamp Problems</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/connecticuts-food-stamp-problems</link><description>The state battles some age old problems with its food stamp program.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/connecticuts-food-stamp-problems</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nationwide Benefits for SNAP Users</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/nationwide-benefits-for-snap-users</link><description>Food stamp programs do more for the economy than other welfare assistance.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/nationwide-benefits-for-snap-users</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pennsylvania’s New Asset Test</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/pennsylvanias-new-asset-test</link><description>New asset test is unfair according to Democrats in Pennsylvania.</description><guid 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with Stamps: The Cheaper Grocers</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/shopping-with-stamps-the-cheaper-grocers</link><description>Frugal shopping is worth it at some choice grocery markets.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/shopping-with-stamps-the-cheaper-grocers</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Eat Organic on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-eat-organic-on-food-stamps</link><description>Eating organic on a budget can be done. Food stamps give you some unique opportunities.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/how-to-eat-organic-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New York Governor Stops Fingerprinting for Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-york-governor-stops-fingerprinting</link><description>New York Governor doesn't want food stamp program to fingerprint participants.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/new-york-governor-stops-fingerprinting</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Can I Use Food Stamps to Buy</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-can-i-use-food-stamps-to-buy</link><description>There are specific food lists that you can purchase from with food stamps. See what's on the list.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/what-can-i-use-food-stamps-to-buy</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Families Live on Food Stamps</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/do-families-live-on-food-stamps</link><description>Families may have less than $1 to spend on food per day on food stamps.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/do-families-live-on-food-stamps</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Documentary Looks at Food Stamps and Healthy Diets</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/documentary-looks-at-food-stamps-and-healthy-diets</link><description>Documentary challenges the food stamp diet program and also tries to find hunger solutions for the starving problem in America.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/documentary-looks-at-food-stamps-and-healthy-diets</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Utah Wants to Rename the Food Stamp Program</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/utah-wants-to-rename-the-food-stamp-program</link><description>Utah is looking to rename its food stamp program to SNAP.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/utah-wants-to-rename-the-food-stamp-program</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Some Q's on SNAP: America's Food Stamp Program</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/some-questions-on-snap-americas-food-stamp-program</link><description>What do you need to qualify for food stamps? Here are some tips that can help you.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/blog/some-questions-on-snap-americas-food-stamp-program</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supermarkets Change to Accommodate Food Stamp Customers</title><link>http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/supermarkets-change-to-accommodate-food-stamp-customers</link><description>Supermarkets are seeing the increase in food stamps and providing for families shopping with food assistance benefits.</description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.foodstamps.org/articles/supermarkets-change-to-accommodate-food-stamp-customers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>