• New SNAP work requirements may impact eligibility to receive benefits

    by Tonya Sams    (Plain Press March 2026) Federal law changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (HR1) introduced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including new eligibility, work requirements, reporting, and administrative requirements that will affect thousands of families in Cuyahoga County.    According to the Cuyahoga County Department of…


  • Musicians perform John Prine songs to benefit Greater Cleveland Food Bank

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday January 10, 2026; Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody: An Evening of the Songs of John Prine to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Dunlap Corner Bar, 3258 W. 32nd Street: Performing before a full house, musicians Michael Sean McDonald, Kate Kooser, Ed Bridge and Landen Kearns take turns playing and singing songs…


  • Ohio needs a helping hand to keep SNAP benefits for all

    by: Che Gadison (Plain Press October 2025) Through the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (named by Donald Trump), there has been an attack on people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. In urban counties in Ohio almost 50% of those currently receiving SNAP benefits can expect to see significant cuts. Also, the…