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Instant Pot Tacos with Lentils

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"vegetarian instant pot tacos with lentils"

This is healthy and delicious Tacos made with Instant Pot. It’s a vegetarian recipe that packs lots of protein because of one of our favorite ingredients, lentils. In case you are not familiar with lentils, here is why lentils will make a great addition to your cooking. The lentil is a legume and a is a dietary staple throughout regions of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Lentils are rich in minerals, protein, and fiber.   Here are more facts about lentils: Lentils are an excellent natural source of folate and manganese. They are an inexpensive source of protein. […]

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Food Stamps FAQ

Questions and Answers, Resources
"Do you have food stamps questions?"

We usually get hundreds of emails each month from our readers about various topics regarding food stamps and EBT. We decided to set up this FAQ page to address the most common Food Stamps Questions we get. We will continue to add to this page as more questions come in. Food Stamps FAQ Here are the most frequently asked food stamps questions: What Happens After I Apply? In most cases, once you submit your application, your State agency or local Food Stamps office will process it and send you a notice telling you whether or not you are eligible for […]

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Food Stamps for Seniors Resource Page

Eligibility, Resources
"Food Stamps for Seniors Resource Page"

Many senior citizens are not aware that they can apply for food stamps. That’s because there is a misconception out there that seniors, especially those on social security cannot apply for other government benefits like food stamps. In this post, we will explain food stamps for seniors, including how to apply, income limit and resources available to help seniors apply for SNAP/food stamps benefits. This Post Will Cover: Growing Number of Seniors Living in Poverty As the population of seniors continues to grow rapidly, so is the number of seniors living in poverty, without enough food to eat. In fact, […]

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Why Only 42% of Eligible Seniors Apply for Food Stamps

Food Stamps News, Resources
"How to Help Seniors apply for food stamps Benefits"

Many seniors struggle with meeting their basic needs, including nutrition. One of the causes of this issue is the low participation of senior citizens in the food stamps program. In this article, we will examine the reasons why only 42% of eligible seniors participate in the food stamps program, versus 83% for the general population and what can be done to encourage eligible seniors to apply for food stamps. America’s Growing Senior Population The senior population in America continues to grow as the baby boomers reach retirement age. According to data from the National Council on Aging, in 2015, 48 […]

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Apply for Food Stamps for College Students

Apply for Food Stamps, Eligibility, Resources
"Apply for Food Stamps for College Students"

If you are a college student, your biggest source of stress should come from school work and perhaps how soon you can graduate. What you should not have to worry about is where your next meal is going to come from. Unfortunately, a growing number of college students are going hungry every day and this has been going on for a while. If you are a student and can’t afford to buy food, you may qualify for food stamps for college students. In this post, we will explain in detail how the food stamps program (also known as SNAP) works and who […]

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What Your Store Needs to Accept Food Stamps

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"What Your Store Needs to Accept Food Stamps"

To accept SNAP benefits (Food Stamps) at your business or store location, you have to meet eligibility criteria set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The main thing you have to look out for is to make sure your store is selling the kind of food that is approved under the program. It is important that you follow this rule because committing EBT Card fraud can land you in jail for a long time. Here is what you need to sell at your store to be eligible to accept SNAP Cards: As you can see, they are very […]

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