Nation Apr 09 WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
World Apr 04 Zimbabwe declares state of disaster as El Nino-linked drought devastates southern Africa The declaration follows similar actions by neighboring countries Zambia and Malawi, where, like in Zimbabwe, drought has scorched crops, leaving millions of people in need of food assistance. By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
Politics Sep 27 Watch 6:58 GOP Rep. Lawler on the disagreements in his party that could lead to a government shutdown As the nation moves closer to a government shutdown, there is still no sign of a way out ahead of the Saturday night deadline. Whenever a deal is ultimately struck to avoid a shutdown or reopen the government, moderate Republicans… By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
World Feb 09 UN declares ‘The Year of Millets’ to address global food insecurity With concerns about war, drought and the environment raising new worries about food supplies, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization has christened 2023 as the "Year of Millets" — grains that have been cultivated in all corners of the globe… By Farai Mutsaka, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Aug 12 U.N. ship to begin moving wheat to food starved people in Ethiopia from Ukraine A ship approached Ukraine on Friday to pick up wheat for hungry people in Ethiopia, in the first food delivery to Africa under a U.N.-brokered plan to unblock grain trapped by Russia’s war and bring relief to some of the… By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Apr 02 Estimated 25 million Americans to see boost in federal food benefits By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The change announced late Thursday ensures the lowest-income households can access up to $95 in additional monthly emergency food assistance benefits approved by Congress last year. Previously, people already receiving the maximum benefit amount pre-coronavirus weren't eligible for more. Continue reading
Mar 28 Why this disaster relief bill is stuck on a debate over Puerto Rico food stamps By Gabriela Martinez Caught in the middle are more than 1 million Puerto Ricans who rely on a federal food subsidy program that’s slated to run out of money at the end of the month unless Congress intervenes. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 7:31 UN struggles to combat hunger in world’s worst combat zones By PBS News Hour Since South Sudan’s creation four years ago, conflict within the country has left millions displaced or dead. Among the living, 2.5 million need food assistance, and the number could grow to 4 million by the end of the year. Judy… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch News Wrap: U.S. House Fails to Pass Farm Bill In other news Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a five-year, half-trillion dollar farm bill. The bill would have cut food stamps by $2 billion annually. Also, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has changed his mind and says… Continue watching