Governor Greg Abbott recently vetoed $60 million in funding needed to implement the federally backed Summer EBT program, blocking critical food support for 3.8 million low-income children in Texas. Despite full federal funding for the benefits, Texas declined to participate—deepening hunger risks during the already vulnerable summer months. This blog explores the real-world consequences of the decision, the national implications, and why feeding children should never be political.
The resurgence of the New World Screwworm poses a growing threat to America’s food system. As the USDA scrambles to contain the outbreak, rising livestock costs could lead to price spikes that hit low-income households the hardest. Feed America explores how this biological crisis connects to food insecurity and why prevention matters more than ever.
As food assistance programs increasingly move online, families without internet or digital literacy face new barriers to accessing vital support. This blog explores how the digital divide affects vulnerable groups like seniors, rural residents, and low-income households—and what can be done to close the gap. By shedding light on this hidden obstacle, Feed America underscores the urgent need for inclusive, tech-accessible solutions to hunger.
Inflation is driving up the cost of nutritious food, leaving low-income families with fewer healthy options despite having access to food in general. While calorie-dense, low-cost items remain affordable, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins are increasingly out of reach. This blog explores how food insecurity is shifting from hunger to nutrition deprivation—and why it matters for America’s long-term health.
As climate change fuels more frequent droughts, community gardens are struggling to provide fresh food during summer—a time when many families rely on them the most. These gardens face challenges like water restrictions, degraded soil, and reduced crop yields, which directly impact local nutrition programs. Feed America is raising awareness of these issues while promoting resilient, sustainable solutions that safeguard access to nutrition during critical summer months.
Summer often brings increased food insecurity as families lose access to school meal programs and face rising grocery and utility bills. This blog offers practical, low-cost strategies for maintaining nutritious diets during the hottest months—covering everything from smart meal planning and safe food storage to accessing local summer meal sites and EBT benefits. Feed America is committed to empowering families with the tools they need to thrive through every season.