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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that young adults under the age of 25 experiencing homelessness will now be able to receive meals at emergency …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a 15 percent increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September 2021, providing an estimated $3.5 billion to …
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced additional benefits, outreach, flexibilities, and guidance to assist students, federal student aid applicants, and institutions of higher educations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data, and public health to improve …
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education—in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—has issued guidance to postsecondary institutions to inform them about temporarily expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several efforts recently to expand nutrition assistance to hard-hit families across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. In support of …
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced a final rule enhancing employment and training opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
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HARRISBURG, PA — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award $10 million in grants to strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
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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 …
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