Food security in the United States

CACI Awarded $376 Million Task Order to Support USDA Supply Chain Management System

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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It supports USDA and USAID-administered food and nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program, the global UN World Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Farmers to Families Food Box program.

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An Examination of Monthly Food Pantry Cycles in the Context of SNAP Benefits

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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The SNAP program provides food budget discounts to needy families whereas food panties acquire donations of food to hand out to the needy for free.

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  • The SNAP program provides food budget discounts to needy families whereas food panties acquire donations of food to hand out to the needy for free.
  • So how does the food pantry intake cycle interact with SNAP?
  • In the new article, " The Other Half: An Examination of Monthly Food Pantry Cycles in the Context of SNAP Benefits ," Anne Byrne and David Just from Cornell University find out if the food pantry visitation cycle over the course of a month and how it might interact with the SNAP cycle.
  • Byrne says, "Food pantry visitation exhibits a monthly cycle whereby more clients visit later in the month.

Instacart and ALDI Announce Expansion of EBT SNAP Online Payment Across 23 More States and Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Starting today, EBT SNAP online payment will now be available at nearly 1,000 more ALDI stores across 23 states and Washington, D.C.

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  • Starting today, EBT SNAP online payment will now be available at nearly 1,000 more ALDI stores across 23 states and Washington, D.C.
  • This latest expansion follows the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's most recent approval allowing Instacart and ALDI to expand this online EBT SNAP pilot.
  • As part of this new program, EBT SNAP participants in the available states will be able to shop from ALDI via the Instacart online site and mobile app.
  • ALDI began offering delivery service via Instacart in 2018, and Instacart currently delivers nationwide from more than 2,000 ALDI stores.

Home State Health Partners with St. Louis Area Foodbank to Help SNAP Applicants

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health is partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to maximize reach and increase the Foodbank's efficiency by helping qualified members enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health is partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to maximize reach and increase the Foodbank's efficiency by helping qualified members enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • As a St. Louis Area Foodbank partner, Home State Health staff are trained to provide application support to health plan members completing SNAP applications in print form.
  • Home State Health helps to pre-screen applications to determine eligibility for SNAP benefits and then sends completed applications to the St. Louis Area Foodbank.
  • "We greatly appreciate the support from Home State Health to help ensure that Missouri residents receive the necessary food assistance," said Melissa Melton, SNAP Coordinator at the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

Sesa Properties Pledges to Donate 200 MEALS FOR EVERY HOUSE SOLD (to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank)

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brunswick, OH-based real estate investment company Sesa Properties LLP , who buys houses for cash in Greater Cleveland has pledged to donate 200 meals to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for every property they sell.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brunswick, OH-based real estate investment company Sesa Properties LLP , who buys houses for cash in Greater Cleveland has pledged to donate 200 meals to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for every property they sell.
  • The Greater Cleveland Food Bank released a statement on August 13, 2020, urging Congress to increase the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit by 15%.
  • The statement came as The Greater Cleveland Food Bank struggles to meet the recent, unprecedented increase in local families that are depending on them for food.
  • About Sesa Properties:Based in Brunswick, OH, Sesa Properties buys houses in Greater Cleveland direct from sellers who need to sell their house quickly for cash.

Fairstead, Down to Earth Farmers Markets, and Goddard Riverside Partner to Launch Savoy Park Farmers Market in Central Harlem

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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The Savoy Park Farmers Market will begin its first season as a farm stand market, featuring two small scale farms from the New York area.

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  • The Savoy Park Farmers Market will begin its first season as a farm stand market, featuring two small scale farms from the New York area.
  • The farms will provide a variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as eggs and raw honey.The Savoy Park Farmers Market will accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT and Farmers Market Nutrition Program WIC and Seniors checks.
  • "We are excited to partner with Down to Earth Farmers Markets and Goddard Riverside to bring high-quality food to the local Savoy Park residents as well as the entire Central Harlem community," added Franchel Mendoza, Social Services Coordinator at Fairstead.
  • The new Savoy Park Farmers Market offers the opportunity for residents to conveniently purchase healthy food for their families while supporting local vendors."

Assessing Next Financial Steps When Coronavirus Relief Programs End

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Thats why its critical to know your options beyond government assistance and prepare for the day when that relief runs out.

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  • Thats why its critical to know your options beyond government assistance and prepare for the day when that relief runs out.
  • Sullivan offers the following tips:
    Stay on unemployment: Regardless of what the feds do, keep filing unemployment claims if youre eligible.
  • Seek alternative assistance: Explore other assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which could free up funds for other bills.
  • For additional resources and solutions related to expiring coronavirus relief programs, visit takechargeamerica.org/coronavirus-financial-relief/ .

NCOA Secures $4.35 Million from Walmart Foundation

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Over the next two years, the National Council on Aging will connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thanks to a $4.35 million grant from the Walmart Foundation.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Over the next two years, the National Council on Aging will connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thanks to a $4.35 million grant from the Walmart Foundation.
  • Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 9.8 million older adults experienced food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to adequate, nutritious food.
  • Over the past 7 years, with support from the Walmart Foundation, NCOA has helped 3.6 million older adults access their SNAP applications, resulting in 1.14 million enrollments.
  • By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.

Miracle Life Farm Announces “United We Stand” Food Donation Program

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Miracle Life Farm LLC ("Miracle Life Farm"), a Homestead, Florida based producer of tropical fruits and vegetables today announced the launch of its "United We Stand" food donation program (the "Program") for the residents of Miami Dade and Broward counties.

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  • Miracle Life Farm LLC ("Miracle Life Farm"), a Homestead, Florida based producer of tropical fruits and vegetables today announced the launch of its "United We Stand" food donation program (the "Program") for the residents of Miami Dade and Broward counties.
  • Miracle Life Farm's "United We Stand" food assistance program was launched to assist individuals and families who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • In addition, the United We Stand food assistance program will arrange contactless delivery of freshly harvested produce to senior citizens and other residents who are not physically able to visit the farm.
  • Miracle Life Farm believes that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming is healthy food.

Conduent Expands Payments Capability to Support More Online SNAP Purchases Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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The company is enabling the increase in transactions in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has authorized online SNAP purchases for 13 more states in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The company is enabling the increase in transactions in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has authorized online SNAP purchases for 13 more states in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The USDAs online SNAP program is currently operational in 18 states plus the District of Columbia.
  • Conduent began supporting online SNAP purchases in April 2019, when the USDA began the program in New York State.
  • In addition, the Conduent team continues to support numerous states with emergency SNAP benefits authorized by the U.S. government.