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Food Insecurity
Minnesota Becomes 4th State to Provide Free Meals to All Kids at Public Schools
"Let this serve as a reminder that poverty is a policy choice," said one advocate.
Tribal Nations Seek Regional Food Trade Hubs as SNAP Benefits Expire
The SNAP rollback will disproportionately impact Tribal communities, which already have high rates of food insecurity.
The US Government Helped Mitigate Hunger During the Pandemic. Why Stop Now?
We need to start thinking of hunger as another kind of pandemic and access to nutritious food, a basic human right.
Colonialism Created Food Insecurity in Haiti, Now Climate Change Compounds It
The U.S. must end its unfair trade practices and stop flooding Haiti's markets with food that can be grown locally.
30 Million Across the US Have Their Family’s Food Assistance Slashed
“Poverty and hunger are policy choices. It’s time we step up and do more,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Universal School Meals Programs Are Being Cut Despite 1 in 8 Kids Going Hungry
Federal funding lapsed in June 2022, forcing most public schools to charge all but the poorest students for food.
Iowa GOP Pushes “Profoundly Cruel and Petty” Food Benefit Restrictions
The bill would bar Iowans from buying fresh meat, white grains, nuts, canned fruits, and other foods with SNAP benefits.
Colorado Votes to Provide Universal Free School Meals by Taxing the Wealthy
The measure will reduce the state tax deduction that can be taken by people making $300,000 or more a year.
The Poor Are Being Doubly Hit by Inflation and Policies to Combat Inflation
Global food insecurity has doubled since early 2020 amid high inflation, and the Fed is driving up housing costs.
California and Maine Are Implementing Universal Meal Programs for All Children
Advocates say these historic programs will help combat food insecurity and pave the way toward greater food justice.