World Nov 30 How one woman is rethinking how hungry children are fed around the world By Pamela Watts
World Mar 08 It’s not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in Gaza. Now some are dying of hunger too Officials have for months warned over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege. Hunger is most acute in the north, where at least 20 people — almost all children — have died from malnutrition and… By Jack Jeffery, Lee Keath, Mohamed Jahjouh, Associated Press
Nation Feb 09 Watch 6:15 Why some governors turned down a food assistance program for children in their states A new federal food assistance program is aiming to reduce child hunger by giving low-income families money for summer groceries. But only those who live in certain states will have access to that relief. John Yang explains. By John Yang, Courtney Norris
Nation Feb 01 A new federal program helps provide meals to kids when school is not in session. These states opted out Oklahoma is one of 15 states that declined to administer the program, though three of the state’s Native American tribes have announced their intent to offer the benefits to any child on their reservations. By Adam Kemp
Nation Jan 10 The USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through a new program. But not all states are participating. Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, known as Summer EBT. By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press