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News: Alimentos y Nutrición
March 13, 2024
A Quick Guide to Food Assistance Programs
Food insecurity, or not having access to enough food to meet one's basic needs, impacts over 17...
March 29, 2023
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Explained
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program serves every community in the U.S. and helps millions...
November 22, 2022
What You Need to Know About Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs
Food and nutrition assistance programs help millions of Americans every year. However, finding benefits...
March 2, 2022
School Nutrition Programs for Children
Want to learn more about food programs for your child in school? The National School Lunch and...
December 8, 2021
Learn the Difference Between SNAP and WIC Programs
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program...
November 24, 2021
Your Guide to Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is federally funded...
May 26, 2021
You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Fast Facts on SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program...
November 24, 2020
How do I apply for the WIC Program?
The WIC Program serves specific groups of women, infants, and children. To apply to be a WIC participant...
October 14, 2020
What You Need to Know About WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) protects the...
August 5, 2020
What to Know About the Child and Adult Food Care Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides reimbursements for healthy meals and snacks...
July 22, 2020
COVID-19: Finding Food and Nutrition Programs and Shopping Safely
Benefits.gov is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information to help citizens access resources...
February 19, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthcare...
January 22, 2020
What to Know about Food Stamp Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is administered by...
October 30, 2019
SNAP: Keeping Nutrition and Health a Priority
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, is the largest federal nutrition assistance...
August 7, 2019
Resources for Families and College Students Preparing to Go Back to School
As millions of students across the nation get ready to head back to school, Benefits.gov provides information...
May 1, 2019
Mental Health Series: Men’s Health Month
Recognizing that Men’s Health Month is celebrated in June, Benefits.gov encourages...
May 1, 2019
National Hunger Awareness Month
In honor of National Hunger Awareness Month in June, Benefits.gov wants to highlight some of the...
February 14, 2019
Assistance for Low-Income Families
Did you know you may be eligible to receive food stamps, medical insurance or a tax credit to...
November 28, 2018
Ending Hunger on the Holidays
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends, often over a meal. But, according to...
June 13, 2018
Let Benefits.gov Help You Make Your Summer Count
As summer approaches, the school year wraps up, temperatures rise, and children, students, and...
May 30, 2018
3 Ways to Use Benefits.gov as a Resource this Summer
Benefits.gov is committed to connecting you to assistance programs you and your family may be...
November 15, 2017
Giving Thanks this Season
Thanksgiving is a special time of year for families and friends to come together and be thankful. Whether...
October 4, 2017
Recognizing American Diabetes Month
This November, Benefits.gov is recognizing American Diabetes Month to raise awareness of diabetes and...
July 12, 2017
Feeding Children in Need this Summer
While school is out of session, the children who rely on the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs...
March 7, 2017
Celebrating Women’s History all Month Long!
During the month of March, International Women’s day and Women’s History Month are observed and...
February 8, 2017
Love Your Heart this February
February is the month for hearts in two special ways, Valentine’s Day, and American Heart Month. Benefitsgov...
December 2, 2015
Help the Homeless this Holiday Season
This holiday season, nearly 600,000 Americans will spend the holidays homeless and without proper...
November 19, 2014
Food Assistance Programs that May Help You this Thanksgiving
Each year in late November, Americans at home and abroad celebrate Thanksgiving. It's a holiday defined...
July 15, 2014
Spend the Summer Discovering Our Nation's Parks!
Searching for an adventure this summer that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than the...
August 14, 2013
Back-to-School? Start Smart with Resources from Benefits.gov
Is your child currently in school, or is it their first year? Either way, preparing for the new...
January 3, 2008
Benefits.gov Highlights Children's Benefit Programs
According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, there are over 13 million American children living in...
December 31, 1998
National Nutrition Month®
Did you know that being underweight can cause health problems? Many people are familiar with the...
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