Food Policy
Maryland's SNAP-Ed Program Defunded, Affecting Nutrition Education for Thousands
The defunding of Maryland's SNAP-Ed program eliminates crucial nutrition education and food access for over 640,000 residents, disproportionately impacting low-income families and children's health outcomes.
Atlanta Community Food Bank Mobilizes Community During Hunger Action Month as Food Insecurity Reaches Decade High
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is leading a community-wide mobilization effort during Hunger Action Month to address record food insecurity levels exacerbated by recent federal program cuts, with 1 in 7 Georgians and 1 in 5 children facing hunger.
Atlanta Community Food Bank Welcomes New 2025 Board Members to Strengthen Fight Against Hunger
The Atlanta Community Food Bank has announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Advisory Board appointments, bringing together leaders to enhance efforts against food insecurity in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
South Shore Food Bank Leader Pamela Denholm Named 2025 Commonwealth Heroine
Pamela Denholm, executive director of the South Shore Food Bank, has been honored as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine for her leadership in combating food insecurity and improving food equity in Massachusetts.
American Heart Association Supports Arkansas' Bid to Ban Sugary Drinks from SNAP Program
The American Heart Association is backing Arkansas' efforts to prohibit sugary drink purchases in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, challenging the soda industry's opposition to improving public health through nutrition policy.