Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Optimal Daily Dairy Consumption Remains Elusive Despite Well-Established Health Benefits

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024
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In addition, most consumers can identify the health benefits of consuming dairy products.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, most consumers can identify the health benefits of consuming dairy products.
  • The most recognized benefits are bone health (90%) and dental health (79%).
  • Lesser-known health benefits include the promotion of a healthy immune system (65%), heart health (54%), and maintaining healthy blood pressure (51%).
  • “While dairy is a chronically under-consumed food group among many Americans, BIPOC and SNAP-eligible households may benefit most from hearing more about the health benefits associated with consistent dairy consumption.

Texas Tops Nation in Hunger Crisis, North Texas Food Bank Serves Fourth-Largest Area According to New Feeding America Study

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
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With 90 percent of the food being distributed through this feeding network, NTFB believes investing in its feeding partners will ultimately transform the lives of its neighbors.

Key Points: 
  • With 90 percent of the food being distributed through this feeding network, NTFB believes investing in its feeding partners will ultimately transform the lives of its neighbors.
  • Understanding where neighbors facing hunger live is critical so that NTFB can work to ensure they have access to food.
  • Cunningham concluded, "Empowered by the unwavering support of our community, the North Texas Food Bank stands as a beacon in the fight against hunger.
  • For more information about the North Texas Food Bank and how to help end hunger in North Texas, visit www.ntfb.org .

Biden-Harris Administration Makes History Launching New Suite of Summer Nutrition Programs to Help Tackle Hunger and Improve Healthy Eating for Millions of Children

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Martedì, Maggio 21, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to help improve nutrition security during the summer months.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to help improve nutrition security during the summer months.
  • Collectively, these programs continue the work of the Biden-Harris Administration in promoting food and nutrition security.
  • SUN Bucks helps families and caregivers expand their summer grocery budget to buy foods that best fit their family’s needs, cultural traditions and preferences.
  • About 21 million children are expected to benefit from SUN Bucks this summer.

Arvo Tech Releases New Capabilities to Help SMBs Improve Participation in Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Arvo Tech, creator of the tax strategy solution for small businesses, is launching a new version of its Work Opportunity Tax (WOTC) Credit program survey to help employers improve employee application rates and gather the data they need to take advantage of federal and state incentive programs aimed at helping them and increase WOTC certification rates. Companies that have been leveraging the updated Arvo survey have seen that applicants are completing it up to 15 times faster thanks to its simple language and intuitive design.

Key Points: 
  • Arvo Tech, creator of the tax strategy solution for small businesses, is launching a new version of its Work Opportunity Tax (WOTC) Credit program survey to help employers improve employee application rates and gather the data they need to take advantage of federal and state incentive programs.
  • With Arvo Tech's WOTC survey, employers can seamlessly fit this process into any new hire application or employee onboarding, resulting in higher completions.
  • "We've been working with the Arvo Tech team for the last year and they have completely changed our WOTC process.
  • To learn more about how Arvo Tech is saving companies time and money while helping them maximize their financial future, visit https://arvotech.com/ .

Kraft Heinz Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024
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Adjusted Operating Income(1) increased 1.7 percent versus the year-ago period to $1.3 billion, primarily driven by higher pricing.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted Operating Income(1) increased 1.7 percent versus the year-ago period to $1.3 billion, primarily driven by higher pricing.
  • Diluted EPS was $0.66, down 2.9 percent versus the prior year period, primarily driven by a net loss on the sale of businesses in the first quarter of 2024 and higher tax expense.
  • For fiscal year 2024, the Company is reaffirming its outlook for Organic Net Sales(2), Adjusted Operating Income(2), and Adjusted EPS(2).
  • A pre-recorded management discussion of The Kraft Heinz Company's first quarter 2024 earnings is available at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com.

Conduent Implements Technologies to Help South Carolina EBT Cardholders Protect SNAP and Other Benefits from Fraud

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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In South Carolina and other states, EBT fraud targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other cash benefits adds costs to government agencies and causes challenges for the recipients who depend on these benefits.

Key Points: 
  • In South Carolina and other states, EBT fraud targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other cash benefits adds costs to government agencies and causes challenges for the recipients who depend on these benefits.
  • “SNAP beneficiaries rely on benefits to help supplement their monthly food budget to feed their families.
  • In addition, for South Carolina, Conduent implemented the ability for cardholders to receive and manage usage alerts for identifying suspicious transaction activity on their EBT accounts.
  • “We’re providing agencies with security tools and technologies that help ensure states can most effectively serve their EBT constituents.

TruConnect Expands its Lifeline Services to the State of Florida

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida. Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion enables qualifying residents to receive TruConnect's Lifeline service, which includes high-speed data, talk, text, and a free SIM card.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida.
  • Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.
  • It is estimated that 2.5 million Florida residents are eligible for the Lifeline program.

Now Restaurants Accept EBT Cards, SNAP or Food Stamps Benefits - Enjoy Prepared Meals at These Restaurants

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Venerdì, Aprile 5, 2024
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Key Points: 
  • The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), a facet of the federal assistance landscape since 1977, has opened up new avenues for elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals to access prepared meals.
  • GetGovtGrants aims to shed light on the intricacies of the program, including eligibility, participating states, and how to find restaurants that accept EBT, SNAP, or Food Stamps for payment.
  • States with Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) let EBT Card Holders use SNAP Benefits for Hot Food.
  • This press release clarifies how Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards can be used for prepared meals at authorized restaurants in specific states.

NCOA Encourages Older Adults to Boost Their Budgets by Applying for $30 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With poverty rising among older Americans and the cost-of-living still a challenge for those living on a fixed income, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is raising awareness this month about the $30 billion in benefits that eligible older adults leave unused each year because they don't know about these assistance programs or how to apply.

Key Points: 
  • Boost Your Budget Week spotlights programs that help pay for food, medicine, and more.
  • Boost Your Budget Week , April 15-19, focuses on connecting eligible older adults to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) , and Medicare Part D Extra Help —all of which can make it easier for low-income older adults to afford daily expenses.
  • "Today in America, we have over 8 million older adults living in poverty, 2 million more than the year before," said Josh Hodges , NCOA's Chief Customer Officer.
  • These partners operate under NCOA's national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers , supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Nearly 2,500 Independent Grocery Stores Ask Congress to Oppose SNAP Restrictions

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 21, 2024
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Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, alongside independent community grocers nationwide, sent a letter yesterday to Congress opposing recent efforts within the FY2024 House Agriculture Appropriations bill to restrict SNAP purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, alongside independent community grocers nationwide, sent a letter yesterday to Congress opposing recent efforts within the FY2024 House Agriculture Appropriations bill to restrict SNAP purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • “Independent grocers support SNAP choice because it maintains an already successful program and ensures families can shop with the same dignity and ease as any other grocery customer.”
    Nearly 2,500 NGA members from across the country, located in every single Congressional district, signed the letter that was sent to Congress yesterday.
  • Part of the letter states “The dietary needs of the SNAP population are diverse and no one diet would be appropriate for all participants.
  • For instance, a cancer patient struggling to gain weight doesn’t have the same needs as a child fighting diabetes.”
    Click here to view the letter and the full list of signers.