Stories tagged: "SNAP"

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Coronavirus SNAP Applications Are Spiking. Advocates Say Congress Needs to Expand the Program Now.

Florida counties are seeing a surge of food insecurity. In Miami-Dade County, it has increased from 11.8% to 15.9%. In Bradford County, it has jumped to 19.1%, and in Marion County, it's at 17.9%.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz December 15, 2020 1:49 pm EST
Coronavirus Harmony Lloyd (left) and her mother, Sheila, faced Sheila's health challenges together. (Photo provided by Harmony Lloyd)
Coronavirus The U.S. Is on the Verge of a Massive Hunger Crisis. Here’s One Mom’s Story.

More than 29 million Americans reported not having enough food to eat in late July, and millions more now count themselves on the verge of falling into hunger.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 12, 2020 12:35 pm EDT
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Coronavirus 6 Million Signed Up for Food Assistance During the First 3 Months of the Pandemic

Before the pandemic, the Trump administration tried to cut food stamp benefits from 700,000 Americans.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright July 21, 2020 10:32 am EDT
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Coronavirus Online Grocery Shopping Is Only Available to Food Stamp Recipients in Six States

"Every time I go out, I put myself at risk — and other people."

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Health Federal Judge Blocks GOP Plan to Cut Food Stamps

In her ruling, the judge cited concerns about the spread of the coronavirus and how it will impact vulnerable Americans, including the 700,000 who rely on SNAP for food.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright March 16, 2020 1:33 pm EDT

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Health 700,000 Americans Could Lose Food Stamps in April. We Spoke to One of Them.

Because of physical and mental health issues, Damon Smith depends on SNAP to survive. His benefits are now at risk because of a new Trump administration rule.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 7, 2020 4:12 pm EST