At Seacoast Eat Local, we believe everyone should have access to fresh, local food. But for many families, that access is becoming increasingly difficult. Food prices in 2026 have already…
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Winter Market Incentive Recap
Even in the face of government funding cuts this past fall and winter, our commitment to food access did not waver. Through a combination of incentive programs, partnerships, and community…
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: 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…