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Food insecurity
Pandemic-driven poverty in New York City persists amid recovery, report finds
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Jarrett Dang
May 3, 2022
The report from Robin Hood and Columbia University sheds light on the enduring economic hardship faced by many New Yorkers.
How has the war in Ukraine affected global hunger?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Mar 10, 2022
Even if globally significant crops in the Ukraine and Russia are eventually harvested, the chief economist of the UN World Food Programme warns they may not make it out of either country.
The increased child care tax credit has ended — for now
Jan 17, 2022
The payments typically came through about this time, but not this month. Some families had come to depend on that extra money.
USDA program could help shore up local and regional food economies
Dec 13, 2021
The program will help state and tribal governments purchase locally produced food for nutritional assistance programs like food banks and school cafeterias.
How does increasing SNAP benefits help low-income families?
by
Kimberly Adams
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 23, 2021
Kimberly Adams talks to Sharon Parrott, president of Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, about the expansion of food assistance.
Food insecurity, payment trouble hit those who lost jobs during COVID, study finds
Apr 14, 2021
For many who lost jobs, relief payments and safety nets weren't enough to stave off the material hardship.
Pandemic food benefit expands for qualifying children through summer
Apr 5, 2021
Researchers think this temporary expansion could bring permanent changes to the SNAP program.
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Pandemic relief package includes spending aimed at reducing food insecurity
Mar 15, 2021
Some measures directly target food insecurity, like the extension of a SNAP benefit increase. Others are more indirect.
Rural food banks find ways to deliver during pandemic
Jan 22, 2021
For many low-income people in rural areas, simply getting to a grocery store or food bank can be a barrier to getting enough to eat.
Texas food banks say they could be short millions of pounds of food in early 2021
Jan 1, 2021
At a time of unprecedented need, a state program that provides fresh produce to food banks saw its funding cut.