Last Friday, President Trump and leaders of both chambers reached a deal to end the longest shutdown in our history. Here’s a rundown of what it means for federal workers and SNAP recipients now that the government is back up…
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Before the end of the last Congress, we saw the start of the government shutdown and it currently has no end in sight. Here’s a quick rundown of what a shutdown is, and who this is affecting. What is the…
Last week, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. While he did, he announced a new proposed SNAP rule to be enforced by USDA. This comes after Congress spent two years debating the ins and outs of the…
The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, is a federal program that supplements the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchases nutritious foods…
Last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) put out a public request for comments and suggestions on work requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is specifically seeking comments on whether they should reconsider…
“Mmmm this is the best cheese I’ve ever had!” “Look, there’s chicken, and ham, AND cheese AND bread!!” “Oh yeah, this gets a thumbs up!… no, a double thumbs up!!” These were just some of the reactions I overheard during…