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Summer EBT food program estimated to help 644 000 kids / Public News Service

One in eight Tennesseans who have experienced hunger is a child. The Volunteer State is tackling childhood hunger this summer by opting into the new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program. This initiative will allocate $77 million to provide food assistance for $644,000 low-income students across the state. .

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NE bill would ensure Summer EBT participation first hearing Thursday / Public News Service

According to a recent USDA study, 12% of Nebraskans experience food insecurity. That s higher than the national average. If legislation that is the priority bill of state Sen. .

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NE bill would mandate Summer EBT enrollment first hearing Thursday / Public News Service

According to a recent USDA study, 12% of Nebraskans experience food insecurity. That s higher than the national average. If legislation that is a priority for state Sen. .

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Maine food banks meet growing demand as Farm Bill lags

Food banks in Maine are struggling to keep up with demand as the Farm Bill remains stalled in Congress. The bill is renegotiated every five years and contains the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which ensures food banks can help the 11% of Maine households facing hunger. Vince Hall, chief government relations officer for Feeding America, said advocates for these families are asking Congress to double the program s funding as grocery prices remain high and supply-chain disruptions continue. .

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US Emergency Food Assistance Program accused of operating on 2008 basis

US Emergency Food Assistance Program accused of operating on 2008 basis
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