Loss of federal food aid a 'heavy blow' for New Mexico refugees

Chantal Muhumure is not sure how hundreds of the refugees her organization serves — who fled countries including the ...

New Mexico lawmakers advance $2 million for federally defunded farm-to-food bank program

In addition to legislation that would restore a federal farm-to-foodbank program, lawmakers also advanced a bill to hike ...
KBIA

End of federal food program leaves Missouri farmers, families reeling

The Louisiana Food Pantry in Louisiana, Missouri is still handing out Thanksgiving food, despite the loss of produce from LFPA. It’s Thanksgiving week, and inside the Louisiana Food Pantry in ...

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from starting Colorado SNAP pilot program

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration program that risked Colorado families' SNAP benefits, citing a lack of ...
WDRB

Kentucky lawmakers file bills to protect SNAP benefits in case of federal pause, delay

Bills filed in the Kentucky House and Senate would establish a process for the governor to intervene and prevent ...
Houston Public Media

Advocates urge governor to reconsider summer food program that could help millions of Texas kids

Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for a summer food assistance program despite Texas' high rates of food insecurity, ...
KCCI Des Moines

Iowa joins federal Summer EBT program for healthy food access

HAS HINDERED THEIR SEARCH FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. WELL, THE STATE OF IOWA WILL OFFICIALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL SUMMER EBT PROGRAM THIS SUMMER. THE USDA APPROVED A WAIVER TO ALIGN THE FEDERAL PROGRAM ...

Advocates ask New York State to pay for food aid after federal cuts

A coalition of lawmakers and anti-hunger groups are urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to add more money to the state ...

New Mexico food banks seek state funding for farm-to-food program

The federal program contributed over $4.6 million to the state's agricultural economy ...