Proposed federal cuts threaten food security in Santa Cruz County
Federal and state budget cuts to food assistance programs could leave thousands in Santa Cruz County without adequate food.
Tennessee bill could ban candy and soda from SNAP benefits
Using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda may soon be off-limits in the state if the Tennessee Health SNAP Act continues its course toward approval. SNAP stands for ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette4h
Advocates say state’s Health Incentives Program ‘more important than ever’
The bags for many customers checking out at Northampton’s Winter Market on Saturday were lighter than they used to be — something increasingly common since December.
KELOLAND.com5h
Feeding SD says USDA cuts will impact local farmers
The USDA has announced the deletion of two programs that provided schools and food banks with funding to purchase food from ...
Map Shows Where SNAP Benefits Being Sent This Week
The exact timeline for benefits can vary based on where you live, your case number, last name and a variety of other factors.
USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools ...
House votes to ask feds for waiver removing candy, soda from SNAP
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted to ask the federal government to allow the state to remove candy and sodas from ...
House approves bill to seek federal waiver to exclude candy, soft drinks from food aid
Candy and soft drinks may soon be excluded from Tennessee's food stamps program, as GOP lawmakers want federal approval to ...
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities17h
Imposing SNAP Food Benefit Costs on States Would Worsen Hunger, Hurt States’ Ability to Meet Residents’ Needs
The Trump Administration and congressional Republicans seem poised to pursue substantial cuts to the nation’s primary food ...