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NM Group Offers Families Kids Summer Food Assistance / Public News Service

New Mexico kids on vacation from school are no longer queueing-up for cafeteria meals - and that can increase hunger for low-income children and their families. Free and reduced-priced meals are temporarily on pause during the summer months. Jason Riggs, community initiatives manager-client services with Roadrunner Food Bank explained higher food prices combined with the rollback of extra COVID-19-related benefits is contributing to food insecurity. . ....

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Hoosiers Who Harvest Can Help Fight Hunger

One organization is taking a hands-on approach to addressing food insecurity in Indiana by working alongside farmers. And it could use some more hands. The Society of St. . ....

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As Budget Deadline Nears Groups Seek Market Match Funds / Public News Service

A program helping low-income California families buy fruits and vegetables at farmers markets may be on the chopping block as state budget negotiations come down to the wire. Organizations fighting hunger in the state are asking for $35 million to fund the Market Match program, which is part of the California Nutrition Incentives Program. Minni Forman, food and farming program director at the Ecology Center, oversees Market Match statewide. . ....

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Illinois Grocery Tax Makes Controversial Comeback

Most Illinois residents will soon be paying the one-percent state sales tax on their groceries again. Governor JB Pritzker s temporary tax relief is set to expire July 1 following a one-year suspension. It covered what the state refers to as "low-rate" grocery items, not the "high-rate" foods and beverages taxed at the full 6.25%. . ....

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Chicago transit talks with state lawmakers remain on track

The CTA is looking for the state to boost operating funds to help solve a looming $400 million annual shortfall. ....

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