Stories tagged: "food assistance"

SSpeaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., holds an event to mark 100 days of the Republican majority in the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, April 17, 2023. McCarthy is hurtling toward one of the most consequential weeks of the new House Republican majority as he labors to pass a partisan package that would raise the nation's debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep cuts that some in his own party oppose. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Economy House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare From Wisconsin Families

An estimated 189,900 Wisconsinites would lose access to food assistance, 4,500 kids would lose preschool and child care slots, and Wisconsin veterans would lose 116,000 doctors visits for issues like mental health and substance disorder treatment.

Keya Vakil April 26, 2023 5:39 pm CDT

Agriculture

Agriculture 4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.

Keya Vakil April 17, 2023 11:14 am CDT

Economy

Economy Everyone Will Feel the Impact of Inflation at Thanksgiving. Some Will Face Food Insecurity Long Past the Holiday.

Groceries for those special dinners will cost more, putting everyday meals out of reach for a growing number of families forced to rely on food banks.

Susan Lampert Smith November 17, 2022 1:48 pm CST

How to Help

How to Help Food Pantries Anticipate Record Demand This Thanksgiving. They’ll Need Record Donations to Meet It.

Nearly three years since the pandemic began, high grocery prices are now driving thousands of families to their local pantries. Many, for the first time.