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Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

SF food

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's big, beautiful bill'

Proposed cuts to SNAP could result in a loss of up to 9.5 billion meals annually, intensifying hunger and straining nonprofits.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Recent changes to SNAP threaten food security for millions, with potential cuts reducing benefits significantly and changing eligibility requirements.

College students relying on SNAP face heightened vulnerability amid proposed policy changes.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

1 week ago

Food & drink

Silicon Valley grocers expect sales hit from food assistance cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

SF food

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

SF food

Bay Area food banks warn millions of children and seniors in California will go hungry under Trump's big, beautiful bill'

fromwww.npr.org

US news

This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts

Thanks to Congress, Puerto Ricans Will Struggle Even More to Feed Their Families

Food assistance in Puerto Rico is severely limited and affected by federal policy changes, impacting residents' ability to afford nutritious meals.

fromwww.amny.com

2 weeks ago

Beyond unconscionable': Hochul meets with cabinet to discuss Big, Beautiful Bill,' condemns Republicans who voted for it | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul stated that major federal funding cuts from President Trump's new bill are set to inflict severe harm on New Yorkers, especially the vulnerable. She emphasized that this bill aims to subsidize tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of crucial aid programs.

US politics

2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Set to Destroy 550 Tons of USAID Food Meant to Go to Malnourished Kids

The Trump administration plans to destroy 550 tons of emergency food relief intended for malnourished children.

fromKqed

2 weeks ago

California Tribes Scramble To Find Funding For Food Assistance Programs | KQED

The Hoopa Valley Tribe relies on funds from the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance program to provide fresh produce for elders and support local farmers.

Food & drink

fromThe Oaklandside

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Many say Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will devastate Oaklanders. But what does Barbara Lee think?

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" contains $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and adds $350 billion for defense and border security, projected to increase the national deficit by trillions.

East Bay (California)

US politics

fromAdvocate.com

4 weeks ago

The deadly 'big beautiful' budget bill will turn America into a morgue

Republicans in the Senate passed a bill that severely cuts Medicaid and food stamps, risking health care access for millions of vulnerable Americans.

4 weeks ago

Trump Budget Bill Spells Trouble for Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The bill also harms millions of people by taking away their access to healthcare and food assistance, putting greater pressure on nonprofit organizations.

Fundraising

fromBKReader

New York to Deliver Summer Food Aid to Support Over 2 Million Children

"As New York's first Mom Governor, I'm committed to doing everything in my power to help kids and families across the state."

Brooklyn

Doctors Warn Medicaid Cuts in Senate Budget Bill Will Kill Their Patients

If Medicaid is cut, my patients will die. I realize I am being dramatic. It is a dramatic situation. They are humans who are doing their best. Please don't allow them to suffer more.

Healthcare

fromWashington Post

7 years ago

6 things to watch in the House Farm Bill, from food-stamp work requirements to school lunch

The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.

Agriculture

#food-insecurity

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF food

6,500 Bay Area residents facing increased food insecurity with closure of pop-up pantries

NYC food

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Less Food, More Demand: Food Pantries in NYC are feeling the squeeze of federal and local funding cuts

The demand for food assistance remains critically high due to inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, especially among children.

fromABC7 San Francisco

6,500 Bay Area residents facing increased food insecurity with closure of pop-up pantries

The closure of San Francisco food pantries raises serious concerns about increasing food insecurity for vulnerable populations.

NYC food

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Less Food, More Demand: Food Pantries in NYC are feeling the squeeze of federal and local funding cuts

The demand for food assistance remains critically high due to inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, especially among children.

more#food-insecurity

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

This reconciliation package is a direct redistribution of resources from struggling Americans to the Pentagon and militarization.

US politics

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Rep. Velazquez condemns House's passage of bill as 'betrayal of working families'

The GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could severely impact working-class Americans by slashing vital health and food benefits.

fromBKReader

Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Budget Proposal as 'Tax Scam' That Will 'Hurt Veterans, Seniors, and Children'

House Democrats will continue to strongly oppose the GOP tax scam, where Republicans are trying to jam this big, ugly bill down the throats of the American people.

Brooklyn

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

It's Donald Trump Literally Yelling at Them': Congressman Describes How the President Whips House Republicans Into Line

Republican efforts to pass a bill will likely harm low-income Americans while benefiting the wealthiest, despite Trump’s claims of no Medicaid cuts.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

Sara Busse reflects on the struggle of providing meals for seniors, illustrating the challenges faced by charitable organizations in securing sufficient food resources in times of need.

US news

Students Lose Food Benefits Between High School and College

Less than half of low-income students retain food benefits after high school, despite potential eligibility.

fromAustin Monitor

716,000 meals canceled for Austin-area food bank as federal funding is cut - Austin Monitor

USDA funding cuts severely impact food bank operations during a time of increased demand.

fromLos Angeles Times

Newsom appeals 'irrational and malicious' decision to cut USDA food assistance program

California Governor Newsom urges USDA to restore critical food program funding, warning it jeopardizes food aid for families and income for local farmers.

fromScary Mommy

Does Trader Joe's Accept EBT? Yes & Here's What's Eligible

Yes, Trader Joe's accepts EBT cards as payment, allowing customers on SNAP to enjoy their affordable groceries and specialty snacks without worry.

SF food

USDA Cuts More Than $1 Billion in Assistance, Hitting Food Banks Across the US

Food banks are facing significant challenges due to USDA budget cuts, affecting their ability to meet rising hunger needs.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

Food banks face a $500 million shortfall due to frozen federal aid shipments, jeopardizing support for needy residents.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump administration villainizes' immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid

Undocumented immigrants have been ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), which is used by more than 42 million people, long before Trump's first term.

SF food

fromwww.theguardian.com

Aid workers warn people are dying and they're going to continue dying' as funding cuts hit

Cuts to food assistance by major nations are leading to increased starvation worldwide, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Elon Musk Should Take a Hard Look at the U.S.D.A.

The U.S.D.A. provides significant financial handouts to wealthy individuals and companies, undermining its intended purpose of supporting struggling rural businesses.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader