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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a rule change to Broad Based Categorical Eligibility (“Cat-El” for short). What is Cat-El?Cat-El allows states to determine how they will implement programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, the federal…
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act (CNR) authorizes all of the federal school meal and child nutrition programs that provide funding to ensure that low-income children have access to healthy and nutritious foods. How often does it come up…
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Earlier this week, the Trump administration proposed a rule change for states determining eligibility for SNAP, also known as food stamps. An estimated 3.1 million Americans would be cut from SNAP every year. This is approximately 8% of the program’s participants. …
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been working at Second Harvest Food Bank for almost two years! When I first interviewed with Dave Krepcho for the position of Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, he asked me what hunger meant…
ORLANDO, Fla. — During the summer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides meals to over 100 summer spots across six counties. Sixty percent of children in Central Florida qualify for free or reduced meals, but only 9 percent…
