by @fooddatanerd.com
This feed collects posts on poverty, hunger, homelessness, housing assistance, and food insecurity, primarily focused on North America. It is based on the Anti-Hunger Starter Pack (https://go.bsky.app/MSkhDLD). BlueskyFeedCreator.com
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities As Congress’ SNAP cost shift approaches, states are rushing to respond. But many are pursuing policies that could increase barriers to SNAP and even increase the payment errors they’re trying to reduce: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities WIC has the reach, recurring contact, and trust of millions of low-income families. States can build on that strong foundation to improve pregnancy-related health by closing the coverage gap, strengthening support, and integrating mental health screening: www.cbpp.org/blog/wic-can...
Project Bread On a sunny October afternoon, Project Bread joined food security advocates from across the state on the steps of the Massachusetts State House to fight for access to SNAP.
The Food & Environment Reporting Network What’s going on with the farm bill? On this week’s Forked, GOP Congresswoman Kat Cammack, FERN’s Theodore Ross, and Food Fix’s Helena Bottemiller Evich unpack why SNAP has become such a point of contention in moving the farm bill forward. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Food Research & Action Center SNAP strengthens local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic activity during downturns. When participation declines, that economic activity disappears, hurting grocers, farmers, and communities. Read more: frac.org/blog/a-delib...
Feeding America "Hunger does not look like one specific person." Zac from Food Bank for Larimer County in northern Colorado sees SNAP and food banks as two sides of the same coin, working together so neighbors can keep healthy food on the table. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
Project Bread SNAP access is at risk in Massachusetts. We need to take action now! Federal cuts are stripping vital food assistance from families—and the situation is made worse because they can’t reach DTA.
Feeding America Groceries. Rent. Gas. Doctor visits. It all adds up, and it's not letting up. As costs stay high and changes to SNAP can make food help harder to get, food banks are preparing for the months ahead. Your gift helps them be ready. Give now: FeedingAmerica.org/CommunityResponse
Rhode Island Community Food Bank Our CEO Melissa Cherney sat down with Edible Rhody recently, where she discussed her first year as a Rhode Islander, the local food economy, this election season, last fall's SNAP crisis, and more. Read: https://tinyurl.com/ykj97w6f
Food Research & Action Center How is SNAP participation changing across the country? FRAC’s SNAP Participation Dashboard compiles the latest USDA data to track changes in enrollment and identify where declines are occurring most sharply. Explore the data: frac.org/snap-partici...