food assistance

Join the Movement: 581 New Participants Sign Up for 4MyCiTy Amid SNAP Cutbacks and Rising Government Shutdown Challenges

Join the Movement: 581 New Participants Sign Up for 4MyCiTy Amid SNAP Cutbacks and Rising Government Shutdown Challenges

Baltimore’s nonprofit organization, 4MyCiTy, is experiencing a surge in demand for food assistance as more people enroll in their programs. ... Read more

Impending SNAP Funding Crisis: What the Government Shutdown Means for Millions Relying on Food Assistance

Impending SNAP Funding Crisis: What the Government Shutdown Means for Millions Relying on Food Assistance

The government shutdown has now stretched into its fourth week, with no resolution in sight. This situation affects many, particularly ... Read more

Food Bank Prepares for Surge in Demand as SNAP Benefits Face Potential Freeze

Food Bank Prepares for Surge in Demand as SNAP Benefits Face Potential Freeze

It’s been 26 days since the government shutdown started, and lawmakers face a crucial deadline on Monday. If they don’t ... Read more

Urgent: Millions May Lose Essential Food Assistance Next Month Due to Ongoing Government Shutdown

Urgent: Millions May Lose Essential Food Assistance Next Month Due to Ongoing Government Shutdown

The future of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is uncertain as the government faces a potential shutdown. This program ... Read more

Urgent Alert: Millions Could Lose Food Assistance Next Month Due to Ongoing Government Shutdown

Urgent Alert: Millions Could Lose Food Assistance Next Month Due to Ongoing Government Shutdown

A federal program helping 40 million low-income people with food assistance is at risk due to a government shutdown. As ... Read more

New Mexico Governor Takes Action: Emergency Legislation Passed to Safeguard Health and Food Aid for Residents

New Mexico Governor Takes Action: Emergency Legislation Passed to Safeguard Health and Food Aid for Residents

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has taken action to assist residents facing cuts to food and health care assistance. ... Read more

Iowa Communities Face Increasing Food Needs as Assistance Funding Dwindles: Leaders Sound Alarm

Iowa Communities Face Increasing Food Needs as Assistance Funding Dwindles: Leaders Sound Alarm

Iowa’s food pantries are facing tough times as winter approaches. Many communities rely on these services to access fresh and ... Read more

Snap’s New Administration: Focusing on Nutrition to Transform Community Health

Snap’s New Administration: Focusing on Nutrition to Transform Community Health

Last month, twelve states got federal permission to limit what foods can be bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ... Read more

Urgent Need: Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Confronts Budget Cuts While Demand Soars

Urgent Need: Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Confronts Budget Cuts While Demand Soars

As families in the Hudson Valley face tough times, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is struggling to keep ... Read more

Important Update: Colorado Food Stamp Benefits No Longer Cover Soda and Sugary Drinks

Important Update: Colorado Food Stamp Benefits No Longer Cover Soda and Sugary Drinks

Colorado has made a significant change to its food assistance program by banning the use of benefits for sugary drinks ... Read more