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Food Security
Trump USDA Proposes New Rule to Strip Food Stamps From Over 3 Million Americans
The SNAP program is widely recognized by experts as an effective way to reduce hunger, particularly among children.
Effort to Streamline Free Lunch Programs Muddles Student Poverty Stats
Now that schools can offer all students free food if 40 percent are in need, districts must track poverty differently.
Trump Administration Sets New Restrictions on Food for the Poor
If new rules go into effect, over 700,000 would lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
More Solutions Needed for Campus Hunger
A new federal report lays out the scope of the problem but falls short when it comes to solutions.
There’s a Hunger Crisis in North Carolina
All kinds of people in North Carolina — children, adults and seniors — face food insecurity and hunger.
Fight Child Hunger This Winter by Supporting a Backpack Program
More than 12 million children experience food insecurity, which leads to poor health outcomes.
Trump Urges Lawmakers to Push 1 Million Americans Off Food Stamp Program
Trump is pushing Congress to pass the measure seven months after passing the GOP tax law.
Food Security in Africa Requires Governmental Regulations
Food security is just as much about safety of food as it is about availability.
How the Farm Bill Could Affect Our Food System
Janine Jackson interviewed Patty Lovera about the undercovered Farm Bill.
After Maria, Puerto Ricans Cultivate Food Sovereignty While FEMA Delivered Skittles and Cheez-Its
Yarimar Bonilla and Naomi Klein discuss food security in Puerto Rico.