Five States Combat Child Hunger by Offering Universal Free School Meals
In today’s public school environment, ensuring school meal access is more important than ever. For children, teachers, and families to succeed,
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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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“Not a Panacea”: Food Banks Gear Up for Grocery Sales Tax Holiday
From August to October, residents of Tennessee will benefit from a suspension of the average 4% sales tax on food and food items, per the
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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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NYC Pledges a 33% Cut in Food-Related Emissions by 2030 in Climate Change Battle
New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy has publicly committed to a 33 percent reduction in food-based emissions by 2030. This comes is in
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All Students in New Mexico to Receive Complimentary Meals
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico has signed legislation that guarantees free school meals for all students, regardless of their family
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A Strategic Guide for Nutrition Advocacy at the State Level
In the quest to influence state legislatures towards policies that prioritize health and nutrition, Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean of the Friedman School of
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Medicaid Funding Extended to Cover Nutritional Needs
In a strategic move coinciding with the White House’s focus on hunger, nutrition, and health, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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