Laurel: The Cambria County Backpack Project celebrated its 10th anniversary at Highlands Regional Park. The food organization provides meals to several hundred children in the county every week. Originally starting
Colorado is the eighth most-improved state at ensuring SNAP food assistance reaches its most vulnerable residents, according to new rankings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Anya Rose, public policy manager for Hunger Free Colorado, said the improvements are largely due to more meaningful benefit levels and cuts to red tape during the pandemic, along with strong outreach work. .
Many Texas families are still struggling financially post-COVID. Nonetheless, the state turned down millions of dollars in federal aid for summer food assistance to qualified low-income families. Texas was eligible for federal funds, which would have provided families $120 per month during the summer. .