SD: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
Despite setbacks, SD coalition keeps pushing for childhood nutrition access
It's been an uphill battle for childhood nutrition advocates to advance meal access policies in the South Dakota Legislature. However, organizers say …
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
SD Summit: Creating More Pathways for Indigenous Food Sovereignty
As food-sovereignty efforts continue among Native American tribes, a South Dakota organization is bringing together stakeholders for a key …
SD Sees Growth with Community Approach to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but there is lingering concern about the mental state of children. In South Dakota…
Child Care Access Hovers Over SD Child Well-Being Report
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like South Dakota fared better in the …
SD Enters Debate Mode on Grocery Tax Repeal
A South Dakota legislative committee has begun discussions on a plan to repeal the state's grocery tax. It has been a politically divisive issue …
SD Food Shelf Shares Ways to Make Impactful Donations
This month, Congress gave final approval to a plan to further promote food donations and reduce waste. In South Dakota, a local food shelf says …
From the Midwest to Eastern Europe, Meal Program Helps Ukranian Refugees
Images from Ukraine and its fight for survival against Russia tug at the heartstrings of Americans, and those wishing to donate to relief …
SD Ranks Near Middle for Child Well-Being
PIERRE, S.D. -- A mixed bag of news can be found for South Dakota in the latest report measuring child wellbeing in the U.S. As families emerge from …
Working in the Garden? Don't Forget About Bee Safety
PIERRE, S.D. - Pollinator gardens are gaining popularity this spring, but some well-meaning gardeners may not realize they could be harming the …