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| 02.07.2025 | The Battle Over Health Care and Tax Cuts: A Colorado Perspective | The political landscape in Colorado is shifting like sand beneath our feet. A proposed tax bill, heralded by Republicans, threatens to reshape the state's health care system and the lives of its residents. As the Senate pushes forward, the ... |
| 01.07.2025 | Colorado officials blast Republican Senate tax bill as final passage — and Medicaid cuts — loom | Projections from congressional Democrats indicated that six rural hospitals could close in Colorado as a result of the Medicaid cuts and that nearly a quarter-million residents could lose health insurance.
In separate statements Tuesday, U.... |
| 28.06.2025 | US Senate Republicans see delays as they face yawning budget hole on Trump bill | WASHINGTON: Top US Republicans confronted a yawning budget hole in their sprawling tax-cut and spending bill on Friday (Jun 27), signalling that they could miss President Donald Trump's Jul 4 deadline as they rewrite dozens of elements reje... |
| 26.06.2025 | The Battle Over Trump’s Budget Bill: A High-Stakes Game of Tax Cuts and Medicaid Cuts | The political landscape is ablaze as President Trump’s ambitious budget bill makes its way through Congress. This massive 1,000-page package is a double-edged sword, promising tax cuts while threatening the safety net for millions. The stak... |
| 24.06.2025 | What’s in and out of Trump’s big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadline | Here’s the latest on what’s in, out and still up for debate as lawmakers work to finish the massive 1,000-page plus package. What’s the goal of the big bill? Tax cuts.
The top priority for Republicans is preventing what they warn would be a... |
| 17.06.2025 | Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump’s big bill | It comes as Americans broadly support levels of funding for popular safety net programs, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Many Americans see Medicaid and food assistance programs as un... |
| 13.06.2025 | The Tightening Grip of SNAP: A Looming Crisis for America's Food Security | The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for millions. It’s the safety net that catches those who fall through the cracks of the economy. But recent legislative changes threaten to unravel this crucial support. The... |
| 11.06.2025 | What will happen to food assistance under Trump’s tax cut plan? A look at the numbers | The nation’s first experiment with food stamps began in 1939. But the modern version of the program dates to 1979, when a change in federal law eliminated a requirement that participants purchase food stamps. There currently is no cost to p... |
| 03.06.2025 | Musk slams Trump’s big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline | But Trump’s high-octane ally, billionaire Elon Musk, lambasted the package — and those voting for it.
“This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” Musk posted on his site X, as some lawmak... |
| 01.06.2025 | Social Security checks may be smaller starting in June for some, as student loan garnishments begin | The Trump administration warned that Social Security benefits could be garnished for defaulted student loans as early as June.
Here’s what borrowers need to know about their rights, and available relief options.
Some recipients can expect t... |
| 26.05.2025 | The Battle for Privacy: SNAP Data Collection Sparks Controversy | In a world where data is the new gold, the USDA's recent push to collect personal information from SNAP recipients has ignited a firestorm. Privacy advocates and hunger groups are raising alarms. They see this as a breach of trust. The stak... |
| 26.05.2025 | The Green Revolution: Embracing Nature Over Neatness | In a world where manicured lawns have long been the gold standard of suburban beauty, a quiet revolution is taking root. Homeowners across the United States are ditching the mower and embracing a more natural approach to their yards. This m... |
| 26.05.2025 | The Farm Bill: A Double-Edged Sword for Tribal Agriculture | The Farm Bill is a colossal piece of legislation that shapes the agricultural landscape of the United States. It’s a lifeline for many, but for Tribal Nations, it’s a mixed blessing. The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) is calling for ... |
| 23.05.2025 | Intertribal Agriculture Council calls for Farm Bill reauthorization to support Tribal Nations, agricultural producers | The Intertribal Agriculture Council is urging Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill to support Tribal Nations and producers, as the House advances legislation with mixed impacts on agriculture and food security.
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| 23.05.2025 | Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients | As a result, states have lots of highly personal financial, medical, housing, tax and other information about SNAP applicants and their dependents, according to the lawsuit.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 20 directin... |
| 22.05.2025 | House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session | Trump himself demanded action, visiting House Republicans at Tuesday’s conference meeting and hosting GOP leaders and the holdouts for a lengthy session Wednesday at the White House. Before the vote, the administration warned in a pointed s... |
| 16.05.2025 | Trump’s big bill faces next hurdle in Congress as GOP conservatives warn they may vote against it | But Friday’s meeting could prove momentous. Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and have just a few votes to spare, including on the Budget Committee.
The conservative holdouts from the Freedom Caucus are insisting on deeper cuts ... |
| 14.05.2025 | Grocery Prices Soar: Strategies for Survival in a Costly Market | The grocery store is a battlefield. Prices are rising, and consumers are feeling the heat. Food inflation is not just a statistic; it’s a reality that hits home. The numbers tell a stark story: food prices have surged by 24% since 2020. For... |
| 14.05.2025 | The Price of Progress: Navigating America’s Economic Tightrope | America is at a crossroads. The trade war with China looms large, and inflation is gnawing at the wallets of everyday citizens. The landscape is shifting, and the stakes are high. In the heart of this economic storm, former President Trump’... |
| 14.05.2025 | Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill | Roy said there is “a significant number of us who could not bless this product” in its current form. Related Articles
What to know about the Supreme Court arguments in the birthright citizenship case
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| 13.05.2025 | Many Americans are struggling with food price inflation. Here’s how to save on groceries | Americans are feeling the pressure of higher grocery prices.
“It feels very visceral versus something that’s updated once a year like a car insurance,” said Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate.
As food prices are expected to rise... |
| 03.05.2025 | A Call for New Research in the Area of Nutritional Standards in SNAP | The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits that help eligible low-income households purchase food. Most enrolled households supplement SNAP benefits with personal funds (Tiehen, Newman, and Kirlin 2017). The Cong... |
| 12.03.2025 | National Politics | ‘In DOGE we trust:’ House GOP governs by embracing Trump’s effort to cut government | “In DOGE we trust,” said Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a longtime deficit hawk who was among those voting yes.
The result is a newly emboldened House GOP majority that, for the first time in years, is able to capture and utilize the vast p... |
| 11.03.2025 | Letters to the Editor | Letters to the editor: Hope is an act of resistance; privatization of USPS not a bad idea; Trump is ruining the US | Hope is an act of resistance
The United States is on a path to destruction like we’ve never seen.
Decades of progress are being violently dismantled by a handful of men acting like schoolyard bullies. What happened to them that they are so ... |
| 04.03.2025 | The Government Tug-of-War: A Nation at a Crossroads | The United States stands at a pivotal moment. The tug-of-war between government and free-market forces has never been more pronounced. The Trump administration’s recent actions signal a drastic shift. The aim? To shrink the government to a ... |
| 03.03.2025 | RFK Jr will test the limits of his authority in quest to reshape food supply | Listen to the article 4 min
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| 02.03.2025 | Commentary | Opinion: Sidney Shapiro and Joseph P. Tomain: Trump administration sets out to create an America without a meaningful government | By Sidney Shapiro and Joseph P. Tomain
The U.S. government is attempting to dismantle itself.
President Donald Trump has directed the executive branch to “significantly reduce the size of government.” That includes deep cuts in federal fund... |
| 28.02.2025 | The Trump Agenda: A Tug-of-War in Washington | The political landscape in Washington is a battlefield. The air is thick with tension as the House GOP pushes forward with a plan that could reshape the American economy. The stakes are high, and the players are familiar. Donald Trump, the ... |
| 26.02.2025 | National Politics | What’s next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget | “We have a lot of hard work ahead of us,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said after the late Tuesday vote.Related Articles
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| 18.02.2025 | National Politics | Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions | And other cuts could be on the way. Already on Friday, the Republican administration announced it would shrink the Affordable Care Act’s navigator program annual budget by 90% to $10 million. Navigators are stationed throughout the country ... |
| 31.01.2025 | Connecticut State Department of Education 2025 Summer Meal Program | Press Releases
01/31/2025 Connecticut State Department of Education 2025 Summer Meal Program
Sponsoring Organizations Provide Nutritious Meals to Connecticut’s Children
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) i... |
| 29.01.2025 | National Politics | Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion | “The Executive Orders issued by the President on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, blaming the confusion o... |
| 29.01.2025 | National Politics | White House rescinds federal funding freeze amid legal battle, widespread confusion | Typically, the White House sends out money according to the priorities laid out in Congress, though there have been times when presidents have refused to spend all the cash they get. Thomas Jefferson, for example, declined to use money set ... |
| 28.01.2025 | Digital “Nudges” in Online Grocery Shopping Promote Plant-Based Choices, Research Finds | New research from Purdue University and the University of Kentucky suggests that online grocery shopping platforms could effectively encourage consumers to choose plant-based foods by implementing strategies such as carbon footprint labelin... |
| 14.01.2025 | As Apprenticeships Expand in Early Childhood, These States Are Training the Field’s Future Leaders | A typical career trajectory in early care and education might follow like this: start as an assistant teacher in a classroom, eventually gain the experience to move up to lead teacher, and if you’re ambitious and able, one day become the as... |
| 01.01.2025 | Nearly $6.5B in Food Assistance Delivered to Low-Income NYers | Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federally funded progr... |
| 09.12.2024 | Financial Literacy: The Key to Unlocking Social Welfare Success | In the intricate dance of society, financial literacy plays a pivotal role. It’s the compass guiding individuals through the stormy seas of personal finance. Without it, many find themselves adrift, struggling to navigate the complexities o... |
| 08.12.2024 | The Connection Between Financial Literacy and Social Welfare Programs | Share
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| 22.11.2024 | PCRM Study Finds Plant-Based Diet Leads to Savings of $650 Per Year Compared to Standard American Diet | A new study challenges the widespread perception that plant-based diets are costly, finding that a low-fat vegan diet is significantly more affordable than both the standard American diet and the Mediterranean diet.
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| 12.11.2024 | Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school lunch program | Listen to the article 3 min
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| 12.11.2024 | Here Are Some Models of Recovery for Early Care and Learning After Hurricane Helene | This story was originally published by EdNC.org.
Unlike North Carolina’s K-12 schools or community colleges, child care programs aren’t consolidated under a public system. That makes it harder for early childhood programs to acquire funding... |
| 01.11.2024 | Biden-Harris Administration to End Online Junk Fees for Low-Income Families Paying for School Meals | WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that students eligible for free and reduced price school meals must not be charged junk fees along with the cost of a meal served through the School Breakfast Prog... |
| 31.10.2024 | US dietary guidelines could recommend Americans eat less meat and potatoes. Expect a food fight. | Listen to the article 4 min
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A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume — and it has the beef industry seeing red.
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| 18.10.2024 | State, School Leaders Mark Rhode Island Farm to School Month, Highlight Lunch Room Learning Event at Warwick's Norwood Elementary School | Published on Friday, October 18, 2024
WARWICK, RI – The Rhode Island Farm to School (RIF2S) Network, Superintendent of Warwick Public Schools Lynn Dambruch, Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC) Co-Director Kelly Swanson, and repre... |
| 08.10.2024 | USDA Invests $9 Million in 10 Organizations Nationwide to Support Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | 1400 Independence Ave. SW
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $9 million in funding to local organizations to provide outreach, education and t... |
| 04.10.2024 | USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Foresters and Communities | 1400 Independence Ave. SW
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| 26.09.2024 | Over 200 Elementary Schools Selected to Participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for 2024-25 School Year | In the 2024-25 school year, 212 schools across North Carolina are participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).
North Carolina was among the first states to participate in the FFVP, and for the past 20 years, the North Caro... |
| 17.09.2024 | School Lunch: The Most Important Meal of the Day for More Than 30 Million U.S. Students | WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- School meals are one of the healthiest sources of food for millions of students. For students from low-income families, school meals may be their primary source of nutr... |
| 16.09.2024 | Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program celebrates 50th anniversary | For immediate release: September 16, 2024 (24-112)
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OLYMPIA – This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). WIC is a federally funded program that provides milli... |
| 12.09.2024 | New Report: U.S. Rates of Obesity Among Adults at Epidemic Levels | Obesity Rates are Predominantly Highest in Communities Experiencing Barriers to Healthy Eating and Those with Few Opportunities for Physical Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity rates for U.S. adults were at or higher... |
| 09.09.2024 | Improvements to school meals focus on healthier options | Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag.
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It's back to school time again. Did you know K-12 schools serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches to nearly 30 mi... |
| 19.08.2024 | Award-winning Minnesota WIC program offers Nursing Nest for babies at the State Fair | News Release
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As it receives a national award for its breastfeeding support, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)'s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is support... |
| 08.08.2024 | Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million in Food Assistance Going to 1.5 Million Children Across New York | New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “This new program will help us fight food insecurity and hunger among school-aged children in New York by ensuring that students whose families... |
| 07.08.2024 | USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby | WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the ... |
| 30.07.2024 | How to Transform Public Services With Innovative Digital Solutions Digital transformation of public services is not merely a trend; it is a necessity. However, getting a contract can be a challenging ... | The urgency for the public sector's digital transformation emerged during the Covid-19 outbreak when it became impossible to pay bills or visit clinics offline. Today, numerous initiatives globally are using innovative technologies to moder... |
| 13.07.2024 | WIC Celebrates 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates | For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024
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| 05.07.2024 | National Politics | 13 states with Republican governors opt out of summer food program for kids | Related Articles
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| 21.06.2024 | USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Iowa Disaster Areas | WASHINGTON, June 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 26, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Di... |
| 13.06.2024 | Where to find free meals for kids this summer | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Nationwide, food insecurity in 2022 was disproportionately higher among children — 18.5% versus 13.5% among the overall population.
Driving the news: The USDA's summe... |
| 29.05.2024 | Education | BVSD, SVVSD offer free summer meals | Starting Monday, St. Vrain Valley will have four sites open Monday through Thursday until Aug. 2. The sites will be closed July 4 and July 15 to 18. Outdoor dining is available. The district also provides meals to students enrolled in its P... |
| 16.05.2024 | Community Outreach Leaders Grant Awarded | Five organizations working across the City will hire and train community members to lead outreach for SNAP, HIP, and other government nutrition assistance programs.
After receiving a strong pool of applications, the City of Boston’s Office ... |
| 14.05.2024 | Healthier Foods, Healthier Minds | By: Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a bi... |
| 13.05.2024 |
Social Security Administration updates SSI program to expand access | The Social Security Administration (SSA) late last week announced that it is making changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit program. Notably, it is expanding the definition of a “public assistance household” to those recei... |
| 13.05.2024 | New SUN Bucks Program Supports Summer Food Access for Washington Children | Chris Reykdal, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jilma Meneses, DSHS Secretary
More than 500,000 children will get $120 in nutrition benefits this summer OLYMPIA, WA, USA, May 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More than 500,000 Washin... |
| 09.05.2024 | Louisiana opts in to Summer EBT program: Here's who can apply | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Louisiana will participate this year in the federal Summer EBT program that offers families extra financial support to feed their school-aged children.
Why it matters: The decision reverses course on ... |
| 01.05.2024 | Updates to WIC Food Packages Aim To Give Participants More Options | Newly announced updates to the food packages of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, aim to provide more options and flexibility for nearly 7 million moms, babies, and children across the Unite... |
| 29.04.2024 | AI executive order hits 6-month mark | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
It's been six months since President Biden signed his AI executive order, and the White House says federal agencies are hitting all their deadlines.
Why it matters: The executive order is what's drivi... |
| 24.04.2024 | Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides | Elementary school cafeterias will be allowed to continue serving flavored milk such as chocolate and strawberry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The Biden administration had initially floated a ban aimed at cutting c... |
| 24.04.2024 | Grupo Bimbo US business soft in quarter | MEXICO CITY — In a quarter chock-full of major news at the corporate level, the North American business of Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV experienced softer unit sales, though with pockets of growth in certain categories.
During the quarter Bimbo an... |
| 11.04.2024 | Ninth Annual Maine Farm to School Cook-off Slated for May 7th | (Pictured: Student Caleb Pratt representing RSU 54 in last year’s cook-off)
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition Program is kicking off its 9th annual Maine Farm to School Cook-off in May. The cook-off aims to showcase th... |
| 10.04.2024 | USDA Nutrition Program for Low-Income Women and Children Now Features Plant-Based Dairy | The Biden-Harris Administration, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), has announced significant updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and C... |
| 24.03.2024 | Republican budget proposal would do away with universal free school lunches | Politics Republican budget proposal would do away with universal free school lunches
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| 15.03.2024 | Children face hunger across Deep South after states refuse summer food aid | The day school gets out for summer sparkles in the American imagination as a vision of children spilling out of classrooms into joyful weeks of freedom and warmth.
But in reality, the summer months bring something else for millions of child... |
| 04.03.2024 | How Student Peers Will Tackle the SNAP Gap on California’s Campuses | In an era where college students face increasing financial challenges and food insecurity, the Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative to address the significant gap in student enrollment in the Supp... |
| 29.02.2024 | Health | As millions wait on food stamp approvals, feds tell states to speed it up | Alex Brown | (TNS) Stateline.org
Alaska has some of the most expensive groceries in the country.
Many rural Alaskans depend on food stamps, and many grocery stores rely on their customers’ use of those benefits to support their businesses. ... |
| 21.02.2024 | SNAP recipients can now shop at an online-only grocery store | SNAP recipients will soon be able to use their funds at an online-only grocery store for the first time.
Why it matters: Many in the SNAP program — commonly referred to as "food stamps" — live in food deserts where it's hard to fi... |
| 15.02.2024 | Summer Meals - Meeting Families Where They Are | ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, USA, February 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced two new permanent summer nutrition programs to help combat child hunger when school is out!
Summer is a time of gre... |
| 11.01.2024 | What to know about the USDA's summer food benefits program | Nearly 21 million children are set to have easier access to food thanks to a permanent summer nutrition program, the USDA announced on Wednesday.
Why it matters: The initiative comes amid food insecurity impacting millions of households in ... |
| 11.12.2023 | 8 Effective Ways to Save Money on Groceries | Carl Williams, Tech Times 11 December 2023, 08:12 pm
(Photo : Marjan Blan on Unsplash) How Can I Save Money on Groceries?
Let's face it: grocery shopping is expensive. The rise of inflation has increased the price of groceries across the co... |
| 08.12.2023 | Today's parents have to pay $3.4 million to fund the American Dream for themselves and their kids | Rebecca Nelson/GettyImages
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For example, the analysis found it costs $576,000 to raise two kids.
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| 28.11.2023 | Editorials | Editorial: Instead of cutting nutrition benefits for mothers and kids, GOP should seek reform | This was supposed to be the year for a new Farm Bill, the five-year legislation that funds farm subsidy programs, conservation efforts and food assistance for low-income Americans.
Unsurprisingly, our dysfunctional Congress couldn’t get its... |
| 26.10.2023 | Food is Medicine Series: 7 Produce Prescription Startups Helping Boost Americans’ Food Security | 9 Mins Read As studies highlight the positive social impact of Food is Medicine programs on American lives and healthcare, here are seven produce prescription startups helping feed more nutritious and affordable meals to Americans.
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| 17.10.2023 | How connectivity can solve the challenge of hunger for more food-insecure households in America | Hunger is not a new problem in the United States, but the Covid-19 pandemic, soaring inflation and sky-high grocery prices have helped highlight just how serious it is for many Americans.
More than 34 million people are considered food inse... |
| 04.10.2023 | Food is Medicine Series: How to Save American Lives and Billions of Dollars with Food Prescriptions | 7 Mins Read Food is Medicine programmes – which include medically-tailored meal initiatives and produce prescription campaigns – could help reduce diseases, improve quality of life, and cut billions in healthcare costs in the US, according ... |
| 17.09.2023 | Why Students Need Access To Healthy Food | Healthy food. getty |
| 07.09.2023 | A viral rant about a grocery store customer who tried to buy over $1,000 of stuff using food stamps is dividing TikTok | Test Coolpicture via Getty Images
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| 12.08.2023 | Commentary
Commentary | Guest opinion: Kassidy Jacobs: Another chance to reduce child poverty | By Kassidy Jacobs
When I was born into poverty, the deck was stacked against me in all aspects of life — from educational opportunities and health care to the future earnings I could expect. Now I’ve graduated from college and I’m poised to... |
| 07.08.2023 | USDA Invests Nearly $30 Million to Boost School Nutrition in 264 Small & Rural Communities through Partnership with Action for Healthy Kids | WASHINGTON, August 7, 2023 – As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids today announced that it is awarding nearly $30 millio... |
| 28.07.2023 | Republicans want to cut food assistance for 5 million low-income babies and parents | Economy Republicans want to cut food assistance for 5 million low-income babies and parents
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| 24.07.2023 | Ohio will pay for more kids' meals this school year | Thousands more Ohio students will be eligible for free school meals this year due to a new, $8.4 million allotment in the recently signed state budget.
Why it matters: Research shows free access to school meals improves students' health and... |
| 21.07.2023 | Food Help on the Way for Vermont Households Hit by Severe Storms | Release & Contact Info
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 – Families affected by severe storms in the areas of Johnson, Ludlow, Hardwick, Barre/Berlin/ Montpelier/Northf... |
| 21.07.2023 | Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investments in Urban Agriculture, Food and Market Access through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda | Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2023 - Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of investments that will increase market access and revenue streams for producers while strengthening the food system and giving consumers better ac... |
| 19.07.2023 | EBT Cloning Alert: DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change for Those Who Used EBT Card in Calcasieu Parish | Newsroom Law Enforcement, DCFS Investigating Second Skimming Incident in One Week
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is taking swift action to address a recently discovered EBT cloning incident in Calcas... |
| 17.07.2023 | Life is about to get much more expensive for millions of families | Several pandemic-era safety net programs will be coming to an end at roughly the same time this fall, creating a major economic squeeze for millions of families.
Why it matters: Scores of Americans will soon start facing bigger bills for st... |
| 14.07.2023 | EBT Cloning Alert: DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change for Those Who Used EBT Card in Allen Parish | BATON ROUGE, LA - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is taking swift action to address a recently discovered EBT cloning incident in Allen Parish. Local police believe an illegal skimming device was placed at a local reta... |
| 14.07.2023 | How New Orleans Food Culture Shaped My View of School Lunches | I teach in New Orleans, a city known for its food scene. Like everything else you love about New Orleans, our cuisine only exists because of Black people. From gumbo to grillades, crawfish boils to creole red gravy, New Orleans food is a me... |
| 12.07.2023 | These Boston-area restaurants may soon accept SNAP | Come September, Massachusetts will let people receiving food assistance use their benefits at restaurants for the first time.
What’s happening: Fourteen Boston-area restaurants were selected by the state to participate in a pilot program wi... |
| 06.07.2023 | Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend August Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for ... |
| 01.07.2023 | SUMMER P-EBT AND KEIKI P-EBT DISTRIBUTED BY DHS THIS MONTH Since March 2020 more than 127,000 children received $328 million in food assistance support | HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE), has rolled-out a final Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) benefit this week.
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| 30.06.2023 | Louisiana to Test New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating in SNAP | Newsroom $9.5 million grant targets marginalized, high poverty, low-access communities
DALLAS, TX, June 29, 2023 – Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced that Louisiana will receive $9.5 million to test out a new model for incen... |