Opinion
Gov. Reynolds is failing Iowa’s hungry children
In December 2023, Gov. Kim Reynolds stated "Federal COVID-era cash benefit programs are not sustainable and don’t provide long-term solutions for the issues impacting children and families. An EBT ...
SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1
Another change to who qualifies for SNAP kicks in on Oct. 1. Under the Fiscal Responsibility Act, more people will be ...
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Missouri pledges to disperse summer food aid by end of year
Missouri has begun distributing summer food benefits for children and aims to finish by the end of the year, a spokesperson for the Department of Social Services told the ...
Congress’ failure to pass the farm bill reflects a long history of hunger as a political tool
The farm bill, which includes funding for food stamps, is set to expire on Sept. 30 but is likely to be delayed due to ...