The president says Thanksgiving food prices are down. But Americans are still feeling stretched thin by their grocery costs.

Many chains will be closed Thursday, including Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Chili’s, Panera Bread and Olive Garden. Most Taco Bell locations, along with The Cheesecake Factory and nearly all Red Lobster restaurants, also plan to shut their doors for Thanksgiving.

Leftover safety for a larger-than-life meal like Thanksgiving can be a food safety minefield. University of Florida expert Keith Schneider, professor of food safety, says it can be an often-overlooked part of the Thanksgiving meal.

Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we take a look at new nutrition research, and what we should — and shouldn’t — be eating.

Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.

One food pantry in November has been overwhelmed with people seeking assistance at even higher numbers than those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you want to pack food on the plane to take to your Thanksgiving destination, the good news is you can, though there are some exceptions and restrictions.Anyt

Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food.

Within days of the federal government reopening, more than 260,000 South Carolina households had their full November food assistance benefits back on their EBT cards.

Food hardship is soaring this holiday season, according to the organization Hunger Free America. According to new survey data released this week, 76% of New York state's food pantries lack the resources to meet the demand.