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Food security in the United States

National / Society

USDA Boosts Food Assistance for Homeless Young Adults Seeking Refuge in Shelters

April 13, 2021April 10, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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SNAP
National / Social Services

USDA Increases SNAP Benefits Up To $100 Per Household

March 25, 2021March 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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National

Additional Assistance for Students and Institutions Through HEERF Grant Program and Expanded SNAP Benefits

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, 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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US Department of Agriculture
Government / National

Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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SNAP
National

Education Department Amplifies USDA Expansion of SNAP Benefits

February 26, 2021February 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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snow farm
National

USDA to Assist Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Winter Storms

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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Biden Administration Expands Nutrition Assistance to Hard-hit Families
National / Social Services

Biden Administration Expands Nutrition Assistance to Hard-hit Families

January 26, 2021January 24, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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 …

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SNAP
National / Social Services

USDA Continues to Move SNAP Participants Forward

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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Secretary Perdue
Government / National / Society

USDA Awards $10 Million to Move SNAP Participants Forward

October 13, 2020October 11, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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SNAP
Government / Pennsylvania / Retail

Human Services Provides Update on SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing, Encourages Retailers to Join

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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