Buying fresh herbs doesn’t always fit into my budget, so I decided to grow my own instead! A wide variety of herbs can grow inside your home, for very little money. Did you know that you can use your FNS/SNAP benefits to start your indoor herb garden?
May is Older Americans Month, so let’s take some time to talk about a serious issue effecting many seniors – hunger. In the U.S., 15.5% (9.3 million) of all seniors[…] Read More
Are you amongst the many American households that could use some extra money to buy food? Are you cutting corners to pay for energy or medical bills and still don’t[…] Read More
Hopefully none of us will experience a devastating weather event, but would you be ready if a natural disaster or other emergency situation happened? Most of us have experienced power outages from a storm. These outages usually don’t last longer than a few hours. But would you be prepared if you had to go without water and electricity for a few days?
Why is it important to eat a balanced and nutritious diet? It is important to an adult’s ability to be productive at work and at home. And, studies have shown that when children are not hungry they do better in school. North Carolina’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS and formerly food stamps) Program can help your family have sufficient and nutritious food to eat.
During the summer you can find a wide variety of seasonal produce in the grocery store and at farmers’ markets. One benefit of buying produce while it’s in season is that it often costs you less money. It always seems to taste better too!
How much food will an extra $15 per month buy? That’s a great question because $15 is the minimum FNS/SNAP (food stamps) benefit that a person can receive. True, most people receive much more than the minimum, but some people still think it’s not worth it to sign up if they will only receive the minimum benefit.
Are you wondering what is Food and Nutrition Services? It is called FNS for short and is the North Carolina name for the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.[…] Read More
Are you looking for a holiday meal that doesn’t break the bank? With a little planning, you can stretch your FNS/SNAP benefits to create a delicious meal that your family[…] Read More
You may have noticed a sign as you walk into the grocery store that says, “We accept EBT cards.” Are you wondering what an EBT card is used for? The[…] Read More
