What happens to school lunches in the summer months?
July 17, 2012During the school year, almost 20 million children receive free or reduced-priced lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)…. Read More
SNAP and the Farm Bill Budget Visualizer
May 2, 2012The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently approved the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012,… Read More
Debunking Myths About Food Stamps
March 12, 2012Written in collaboration with Sejal Patel Food insecurity in America is a major public health concern that has increased significantly… Read More
SNAP to Health Interviews Laura Fox on Baltimarket and SNAP
February 16, 2012Laura Fox is the co-coordinator for the Baltimore City Health Department’s Virtual Supermarket Project, also known as Baltimarket. She answered… Read More
SNAP: the Other Corporate Subsidy in the Farm Bill?
February 15, 2012As Enrollment Increases, USDA Should Require Purchase Data from Food Stamp Retailers to Better Evaluate Nutrition Intake This week Congress… Read More
SNAP to Health with Double Up Food Bucks
January 24, 2012by Dr. Oran B. Hesterman, President & CEO, Fair Food Network One way to create a healthier food environment for low-income… Read More
Yum! Brands Drops Bid to Allow Food Stamp Use at Fast Food Restaurants
December 2, 2011Yum! Brands Inc, the Louisville, Kentucky based company that owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC recently stopped its campaign… Read More
