Many used SNAP benefits to buy produce at farmers markets, supporting an ecosystem of diverse farmers and foods.

When families have SNAP benefits, their children are automatically eligible for free or reduced-price meals in school. But ...

The CBO reports recent laws cut Medicaid and SNAP for low-income families while giving tax breaks to the wealthy, widening ...

Democratic lawmakers are urging the General Assembly to step in now and make sure these programs are funded in North Carolina ...

Across North Carolina, 1.4 million people rely on the supplemental federal program known as SNAP for food assistance. Many are children, disabled, or elderly. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern ...

If that doesn't change, the state would be responsible for 10% of the cost of SNAP benefits. That amounts to at least $318 million per year, according to the Center for Community Solutions, a ...

The massive budget bill signed by President Donald Trump will result in sharp cuts to food benefits for the neediest Americans. Here’s how it could play out in your state.

Lowcountry food relief organizations are struggling to continue serving residents in need amidst federal budget cuts and ...

It would raise the state share of SNAP administration from 50% to 75%, layer on new administrative red tape — even for parents with young children — and cut in half the “provider tax” many ...

But possible SNAP cuts come as the demand for Feeding South Dakota food is higher than ever. Dykstra said food insecurity in the state continues to grow at 12.4%. “That the highest since 2011-2014.

Kristen York, CEO of Multi-Service Center, said they serve approximately 1,500 households per week. With the cuts they have already seen, they will soon go down to one food bank instead of two.

The state allocated $38 million to the Farmers Feeding Florida program. The new statewide initiative helps food banks ...