Proposed SNAP cuts would push food banks toward ‘breaking point’
Proposed cuts to food assistance threaten not only to harm food-insecure people, but deprive food banks of valuable data they need to serve their communities.
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Code for America releases state playbook for summer EBT program
The civic tech nonprofit Code for America published new resources to help states increase the reach of a new $3.6 billion USDA program.
‘National Accuracy Clearinghouse’ for SNAP data could challenge some states, local governments
The National Accuracy Clearinghouse has been a long time coming, but it may pose challenges to states and counties with few staff.
How one Arkansas county is fighting food insecurity
Community leaders in Crittenden County, Arkansas, hope a new website funded by the CDC will help drive more needy people to support services.
As food insecurity rises, food banks turn to map tech
Food banks around the U.S. say digital maps have been the best tool to get the word out about their services at a time of heightened food…
Newark, New Jersey, taps car dealerships for food delivery
Newark, New Jersey, is using interactive dashboards to connect local charities with car dealerships to fight food insecurity during the pandemic.
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New statewide food bank map shows Californians where to find food
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin expanded a countywide map to include resources across the entire state, which he said can help support a growing population of food-insecure…
New maps show Los Angeles residents where to find food during pandemic
After a shelter-in-place emergency order last week, a new website from LA Controller Ron Galperin is designed to help people find supermarkets, farmers markets and meal distribution…