food insecurity

Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food program – National

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Ottawa unveils B for national school food program – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is pledging $1 billion over the next five years for a national school food program in the upcoming budget, as Canadian families struggle to afford the rising cost of groceries. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement in Toronto on Easter Monday, saying … Read more

15 GOP-Led States Opt Out Of Summer Food Aid For Children

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15 GOP-Led States Opt Out Of Summer Food Aid For Children

Fifteen Republican-led states have declined to participate in a new federal program from the Biden administration aimed at combating food insecurity among low-income families. Under the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, set to launch this year, states will provide $120 per eligible child to families in the U.S. to help cover food costs through the … Read more