All posts filed under: Food and Nutrition Services/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Kids look forward to summer break as a time for fun! But for parents that rely on free or reduced school meals, the break can be a burden on the[…] Read More

The federal government has many food programs that help people of all ages receive adequate nutrition, but several programs are geared specifically to children. Public schools, non-profit private schools, and residential child-care institutions are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. These programs offer healthy meal options to children and aim to increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains served at the school.

Babies bring a lot of joy and excitement to our lives. But for many, raising a family also comes with financial stress. Families spend an average of $12,940 in the[…] Read More

May is Older Americans Month, so let’s take some time to talk about a serious issue effecting many seniors – hunger. In the U.S., 15.5% (9.3 million) of all seniors[…] Read More

You may have heard, federal SNAP eligibility rules are changing and are being phased-in in North Carolina. Federal rules became effective January 1, 2016 to reinstitute work requirements in order[…] Read More