Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutrition Concerns During COVID-19
2020-10-16 14:26:48
by
Kate Michael
WASHINGTON —The pandemic and its accompanying economic downturn have led to unprecedented challenges including unanticipated job loss and difficulty accessing affordable and nutritious foods. In fact, more Americans than ever have needed to make use of food banks and assistance... Read More
States Sue Federal Government Over Impending Food Stamp Losses
2020-01-30 21:06:42
by
Tom Ramstack
WASHINGTON -- Fourteen states have joined a lawsuit that seeks to block the Trump administration from reducing food benefits for about 700,000 people nationwide. The cuts represent a rule change the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized shortly before Christmas for... Read More
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