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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food …
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than 30 million …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing food assistance to low-income seniors – a population that has been especially hard-hit by the pandemic – by providing …
Read MoreWASHINGTON, PA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced the names of individuals who will hold senior positions in Washington, D.C.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller is reminding Pennsylvanians of the ability to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to purchase groceries online through …
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a nationwide extension of another key flexibility for USDA’s child nutrition programs.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently sent a letter to the members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation urging Congress to take legislative action to ensure access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Departments of Human Services and Education this week submitted a state plan to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced additional flexibilities to make it easier for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to get food during the COVID-19 national …
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