The government shutdown is now in its 28th day, making it the second-longest in history. Soon, about 42 million Americans will lose their food help. This is a big deal because these people really need this support to eat. America is known for taking care of its people. It's part of who we are. But right now, Congress needs to step up and make sure food help keeps go...
The new bill, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is set to shake things up, especially for kids from low-income families. The changes proposed could significantly affect the support systems that these children rely on. The bill aims to extend tax cuts from 2017, but to do so, it suggests cutting back on key programs that provide healthcare, food benefits, and financi...
House Republicans have put forward a big budget plan. This plan wants to make President Trump's tax cuts permanent. To do this, they want to cut spending on important programs like SNAP and Medicaid. SNAP helps millions of low-income people buy groceries. The plan aims to cut $300 billion from these programs over the next 10 years. This is more than what was initiall...
Food pantries are vital for many people. They provide essential food supplies to those in need. A recent project aimed to make a big difference. It wanted to see if digital technology could give customers more say in what they take home. The idea was to let people pick their own items using tablets. This was tested at an urban food pantry. The goal was to see if it w...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to the US. One of the biggest issues is food insecurity. This is when people don't have enough food to live a healthy life. People from racial and ethnic minority groups are hit the hardest by this problem. These groups often face food insecurity more than others. During the pandemic, the US government st...
When disaster strikes, food aid is crucial. But, did you know that culture plays a big role in how well this help is received? Imagine this: two communities hit by the same disaster. One eagerly accepts food aid, while the other hesitates. Why the difference? Cultural factors, that's why. First, let's talk about food preferences. What one culture finds delicious, an...