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. .
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. .
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. .
Texas rejected millions of dollars that would have supplemented needy families' nutrition assistance during summer months, citing challenges with administering the federal program meant to bridge the gap when children cannot get meals in school.