Inflation has hit many families hard, and makes it difficult to make ends meet. The Maryland Food Bank and partners like Weis Markets are coming together to help the community. […]
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Category: Food Distribution
SNAP Investment: USDA Offers $5 Million Grant to Expand Online EBT Food Stamp Acceptance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to expand the number of retailers that offer online shopping for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through a $5 million competitive grant that is […]
Maryland Food Bank Pilots Programs Targeting Job Insecurity, Food Access
The Maryland Food Bank has launched pilot programs targeting unemployment and underemployment, two of the leading causes of food insecurity, and increasing access to healthy, shelf-stable items, the organization said […]
10 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Families
We all know that life can get stressful- having to work, get your kids to school/extra curricular activities, etc.- and the last thing you want to do at the end […]
7 Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill
With inflation hitting 7.9 percent in February (a 40-year high) and food costs soaring the same amount year over year, getting groceries for you and your family is a lot […]
Does Wegmans Accept SNAP Payments for Groceries Using EBT Food Stamps?
Wegmans customers receiving SNAP can use their monthly benefits to purchase eligible grocery items in stores and online. The company announced in March that the supermarket joined the SNAP Online […]
Children in Anne Arundel Co. to receive extra SNAP benefits this summer
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, will provide almost 18,000 eligible children with extra food support over the summer. All eligible school-aged children will have Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for June, […]
Swapping Fresh For Frozen: Consumers Struggle To Afford Groceries Due To Inflation
As the U.S. economy continues to grapple with the highest inflation level seen since 1982, consumers are feeling its effects where it hurts the most: The grocery store. For 28-year-old […]
Someone is skimming bank cards and stealing from Marylanders who rely on SNAP
There’s a growing problem in Maryland with criminals stealing from families who rely on benefits like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA). Cortney Gillespie, a mom […]
20 Easy Budget-Friendly Dinners the Whole Family Will Love
These 20 Meals are both delicious and budget-friendly, your whole family will love them! Read more. […]