“This Is A $6 A Day Fight”: Rep. Angie Craig Sounds the Alarm on SNAP Cuts and the Future of the Farm Bill
At a time of rising hunger, political instability, and growing pressure on federal safety net programs, Rep. Angie Craig (D–MN) delivered a forceful and deeply personal address at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. Speaking as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Craig offered a sobering warning: proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other anti-hunger …
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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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Serving Our Country & Struggling to Eat: The Quiet Crisis Facing Military Families
At the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, a panel of experts and advocates delivered a sobering portrait of military life in America – one marked not just by sacrifice and service, but by hunger. The session, “From Base to Table,” brought together representatives from three leading organizations working to support military families: Janice Walton of the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN), …
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Federal Budget Blueprint Endangers Critical Support for Americans
In a narrow vote early this morning, the House of Representatives approved a controversial Senate backed budget proposal, sending alarm signals to millions of Americans facing financial hardship. Critics say the budget places tax breaks for corporations and wealthy individuals ahead of combating the growing hunger crisis that grips the nation. The budget proposal instructs congressional committees to make billions …
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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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Proposed SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Cast Shadow Over WIC Programs
Congress is considering substantial cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid as part of the ongoing budget
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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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Action Needed: Amplify the Hearing on SNAP!
House Democratic Leadership and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on March 25 that pushed back on proposed SNAP cuts and highlighted the program’s role in reducing hunger, improving health, and supporting local communities. People with lived experience provided testimony on how SNAP cuts would have dire consequences to them and their families. Use these state – …
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The Future of SNAP Hangs in the Balance
As a new administration prepares to take office, the fate of key government programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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Who is Feeding Asylum Seekers in NYC?
As New York City grapples with the challenge of providing shelter and sustenance to tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seeker
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