Expanded SNAP Work Mandates Target Many Already Employed
A proposed expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has revealed that roughly half the individuals
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The Next Farm Bill: Four Challenges to Consider
Congress is currently drafting a new multiyear farm bill, which will profoundly impact U.S. farmers, the food they produce, and how it reaches consumers.
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Food Banks Seek More Emergency Aid Amid Rising Demand
As inflation coincides with the rollback of pandemic aid programs, food banks in Massachusetts are requesting additional emergency
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Recent Data Reveals How Expanded SNAP Benefits Affect Households
As the country approaches the official end of a national emergency, a concerning trend has emerged regarding federal aid and food insecurity
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SNAP Work Mandates: Hindering Food Access Without Boosting Employment
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at cutting spending, which includes expanding work
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SNAP E&T Initiative Opens Doors and Promotes Employment
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in assisting low-income workers to afford food, as many are employed in
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Rising Demand at Food Banks Pushes Advocates to Urge Maine for Renewed SNAP Benefits
Advocates for low-income households in Maine are urging state lawmakers to temporarily reinstate a federal program that provided expanded benefits
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Ky. Proposes Bill to Address Student Hunger
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, representing Kentucky’s 3rd District, has introduced his inaugural bill to ensure that no child goes hungry.
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Alaska Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Due to Food Stamp Issues
Alaskans relying on government assistance have faced month-long delays in receiving food stamp benefits, exacerbating the state’s ongoing hunger
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McCarthy’s Proposal to Reduce Food Assistance Creates Doubt Amongst Republican Peers
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is preparing to reveal his new debt limit negotiating proposal, including measures that would restrict food
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