When the federal government shuts down, the impacts go far beyond Washington. Families across our region start to feel it quickly, especially those who rely on SNAP to buy groceries…
Category: 5 Food Access
Introducing Farm to Footprints
How our new partnership is making local produce more accessible to our neighbors seeking food assistance while supporting Seacoast farmers and reducing food waste. At Seacoast Eat Local, we believe…
Why SNAP Matching at Farmers’ Markets Needs Your Attention
Every week at our farmers’ markets, something remarkable happens at the market information booth. Shoppers using SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) can currently double their purchasing power through…
Start Your Spring Victory Garden
From backyards, balconies, and community plots, the resurgence of the victory garden is taking place across the U.S.. Born out of necessity during times of war, Americans are turning to…
Food Policy Update: SNAP Emergency Allotments Have Ended
There are important changes happening this month for those receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Since the pandemic began, EAs, or emergency allotments, have been available for individuals receiving…
Child Reauthorization Act
Written By: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern What is the Child Reauthorization Act? Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to update and improve the Child Nutrition programs. The process of reviewing…
Food Insecurity & Children’s Nutrition
Written by: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern According to the USDA, 9 million children in the United States are food insecure as of 2021 “Food insecurity is defined as a…
Food Policy Update: The Farm Bill
By Morgan Morani, Food Access Coordinator As recent elections have come and passed, two pressing bills are on the agenda relative to food access: the Child Reauthorization Bill (which is…
Food Policy Update: August 2022
As we approach the school year there are some noteworthy changes to food security programs that will impact hunger in the Granite State this fall: The Public Health Emergency…
Food Policy Updates: June 2022
A lot is happening at the state and federal level regarding food policy. There’s the possibility that SNAP/EBT could be used to buy hot/prepared foods and that WIC could be…
Food Policy Updates: April 2022
As we approach the summer season, many food policy changes are happening at the state and federal level. Here’s a few of the latest updates: Senate Bill 403 (SB403):…
Recent Updates to SNAP: What You Should Know
Blog post by: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program from the U.S Department of Agriculture that provides monthly…