Tipping Point: What Happens When SNAP Gets Cut
As Congress barrels into one of the most contentious budget cycles in years, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the country’s largest anti-hunger program – is facing existential threats. At least $230 billion in proposed cuts loom over a program that not only feeds over 40 million Americans but also anchors local economies, rural grocery stores, and public health …
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Compostable Packaging Turns School Cafeterias Green
In a step toward a more sustainable future for school nutrition programs, Eco-Products and DNO Produce have joined forces to launch a compostable packaging solution designed specifically for K–12 cafeterias. The innovation – a 4-ounce molded fiber cup sealed with a plant-based lidding film – is poised to make a meaningful impact on how fresh produce is delivered to students. …
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Silver Linings Emerge in Federal Food Assistance Funding
At a moment when Congress considers significant cuts – potentially up to 20% – to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP
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Wisconsin Farmers Lose Crucial Support as Trump Administration Ends Food Pantry Program
The Trump administration recently announced the termination of the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, a U.S. Department
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Federal Cuts Spark Nationwide Concerns of Rising Hunger
Across the United States, food banks and farmers are reeling from the sudden cancellation of federal funding intended to help them
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Thousands at Risk as Federal Cuts Threaten Washington Food Banks
As demand for food assistance reaches unprecedented levels across Washington state, federal funding reductions threaten to deepen the
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Food Banks Reach Out Amid Rising Immigrant Anxiety
Food banks and pantries across the country are ramping up efforts to provide reassurance and maintain welcoming environments for immigrant
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Roadrunner Food Bank Strengthens Tribal Relations
At Roadrunner Food Bank, efforts to build meaningful connections with tribal communities are reaching new heights. For Ashley Griego
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Food Banks Stay Resilient Despite Funding Uncertainty
Food banks across the country are staying calm and continuing their critical work despite uncertainty around federal hunger relief
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How a Tax Program is Fueling Food Bank Expansion
Food banks across the country have been expanding rapidly, opening newer, larger warehouses every few months. A key driving force behind
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