SNAP Archives - Food Fight

Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election

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October 13, 2024
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Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years

Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election

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October 10, 2024
Agriculture, Farm Bill 2024, Federal, Hunger In America, SNAP
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Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years in limbo. With no last-minute push to pass the bill or extend the current one, lawmakers are now expected to revisit the issue during the lame-duck session after the November election. If they fail to reach an agreement by the end of the year, critical programs could expire, leading to significant disruptions.

Skyrocketing Hunger Rates Among Gen Z

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September 9, 2024
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The growing hunger crisis among Generation Z requires urgent attention. A May 2024 report from Purdue University revealed alarming statistics

Expanding ‘Food is Medicine’ Beyond Medically Tailored Meals

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August 14, 2024
Federal, Find Food, Food As Medicine, Hunger In America, SNAP
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When the concept of “Food is Medicine” is mentioned, most people think of medically tailored meals or produce prescriptions designed to address the nutritional needs of patients with acute health conditions. However, according to a recent report by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the scope of “Food is Medicine” should be broadened to include the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program—SNAP.