North Texas Food Bank Policy News

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  2 days ago

  Impact of pandemic, federal assistance ballooned SNAP enrollments by 27%

  thecentersquare.com - Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributor

  (The Center Square) – Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ballooned by 27% to nearly 1 million Louisianans during the …

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  1 day ago

  City of Cleveland and partners launch monthly produce pop-ups as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments expire

  clevelandohio.gov

  March 30, 2023 – Cleveland – This month, households receiving SNAP assistance are experiencing a significant decrease in their benefit amounts. The …

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  3 days ago

  SNAP help is ending. Is North Texas ready to help?

  dallasnews.com - By Jay Dunn

  The Salvation Army of North Texas sees the devastating impact of economic volatility on our vulnerable residents. Requests for service continue to …

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  3 days ago

  Republicans spar with Vilsack over SNAP

  feedstuffs.com

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spent the morning and part of the afternoon testifying before the House Agriculture Committee. Committee Chair GT …

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  4 days ago

  Rolling back SNAP benefits puts millions of children at risk of hunger and long-term health consequences

  STAT - Megan Sandel, Charlotte Bruce

  At our pediatric clinic, we recently saw a child whose mother lost her job during the pandemic working as a caterer. The mother struggled to put food …

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  6 days ago

  Shrinking food stamp benefits for families mean yet another challenge for retailers

  CNBC - Melissa Repko

  For some shoppers who already struggle to cover grocery bills, the budget is getting tighter. This month, pandemic-related emergency funding from the …