Not all farmers markets accept FNS/SNAP benefits, but quite a few do, and the list is growing every day. To find out if your local farmers’ market accepts these benefits, the best way is to contact them directly – be sure to ask if the entire market accepts benefits, or if individual vendors at the[…] Read More
By Leslie Gernon Memorial day is a day to remember those who have given their lives for our country; and, it serves as one of the bookends for summer (with Labor Day in September being the other bookend). Coming together with friends or family for a picnic or a backyard barbeque is a great way[…] Read More
In North Carolina (NC), to qualify for FNS/SNAP benefits, there are no resource limits for most households. In the past, NC and many other states have had limits on cars (number of cars, value of cars) and homes. Or, one’s financial accounts, such as cash in the bank or retirement accounts, needed to be below[…] Read More
About the only place that I can think of where a dollar is still worth a dollar is at the local Dollar Tree store! During 2011, the costs of all groceries went up, which means your spending power at the grocery store went down. In 2011, the average cost increase for foods purchased to eat-at-home[…] Read More
