What’s the Difference Between a Food Bank and a Food Pantry?
(AscendHealthy.com) - When it comes to feeding people in need, food pantries and food banks both have very important roles in our society. One...
Food Assistance Programs: 6 Things Every Senior Should Know
(AscendHealthy.com) - Low-income individuals and families have suffered the most due to the economic conditions of the pandemic. Households with senior citizens have felt...
Frugal? Cheap? Which are You?
(AscendHealthy.com) - In a world of rising inflation, global conflict, and post-pandemic uncertainty, many people find themselves being more mindful when it comes to...
Unemployed? These Programs are Here to Help
(AscendHealthy.com) - Job loss can be devastating to your emotional well-being, your mental health, your relationships, and your finances. This can lead to difficult...
Finding Financial Assistance for American Veterans
(AscendHealthy.com) - Those who have served our country learn some key skills and values during their service: perseverance, self-reliance, responsibility, and caring for others...
Do You Qualify for Section 8? How to Find Out
(AscendHealthy.com) - Getting into the Section 8 Program for housing assistance is a journey: from figuring out where to live to completing the current...
Finding Financial Help: What to Do If Your Family is in Peril
(AscendHealthy.com) - When do things start to feel especially financially dire for most American families? When they can't afford the basics, like shelter, food,...
How to Survive a Recession on an Already Limited Budget
(AscendHealthy.com) - When your budget is already limited, the prospect of an oncoming recession can be terrifying. If your budget has every penny accounted...
Seniors and Food Benefits: How to Maximize Your Allowance
(AscendHealthy.com) - Food insecurity is a struggle for many American households, especially those that contain senior citizens. Older Americans are especially at risk of...
SNAP FAQS: What You Need to Know about the EBT Program
(AscendHealthy.com) - If you're a low-income individual or member of a low-income family, you know how challenging it can be to make sure your...