With SNAP aid in limbo, groups urge handing out food alongside Halloween candy

With SNAP aid in limbo, groups urge handing out food alongside Halloween candy

With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.

Teens React to Viral Halloween Candy Alternatives

Over the last few years’ worth of our family’s Halloween adventures, we’ve noticed a marked uptick in households handing out alternatives to trick-or-treat candy. The trend started with a much-welcome cup of hot cocoa poured from a cauldron and has expanded to include things like hot dogs and a solitary, adorable little potato. I’ve even heard rumors about houses with cocktails or shots for the grown-ups.  Alternatives to Halloween candy are not…