Kevin Hardy / StatelineJun 17, 2026
According to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, more people are struggling with food insecurity now than during the peak of the pandemic. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Eli Hager / ProPublicaApr 28, 2026
A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients who live in homes that receive SNAP benefits. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Jacob Fischler / States NewsroomApr 9, 2026
Some 6% of the 41 million Americans enrolled in SNAP when the bill was signed in July 2025 were no longer receiving benefits by the end of the year. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Robert Reich / SubstackNov 5, 2025
A great day at the polls lights a path forward for Democrats and away from a world of Gatsby-themed billionaires’ balls. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Amanda Becker / The 19thOct 31, 2025
The USDA has refused to release contingency funds, and Congress remains gridlocked — but there are still paths to keeping the nutrition assistance program alive. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Shauneen Miranda Ariana Figueroa / States NewsroomOct 27, 2025
The position is a reversal from the department’s earlier stance, which pledged to use contingency funds to cover the program short term. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Conor Lynch / TruthdigJul 24, 2025
The GOP defends its cruel budget bill with ancient tropes about the industrious rich and “undeserving” poor. It’s time to reverse the script. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Ayurella Horn-Muller / GristJul 15, 2025
The July 4 flooding has become the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s new food and hunger policies. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Amanda Becker / The 19thJul 9, 2025
The new law extends tax breaks for the wealthy while threatening health care, nutrition and safety nets for millions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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