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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Trade Tensions Persist as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Falls Flat with Businesses
Donald Trump has billed his upcoming tariff announcement, set for Wednesday, as a “Liberation Day” for the United States. Despite this claim
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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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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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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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USDA Cancels Billion Dollar Food Plan for Schools and Food Banks
In a decision that’s already drawing sharp criticism nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the cancellation of more
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The Committee on World Food Security Needs Philanthropic Support
In 2023, a coalition of 25 philanthropic foundations announced a landmark collaboration, calling for a tenfold increase in investments aimed
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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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