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Winter Storm Avery takes lives, puts the brakes on commutes across the Northeast. Also on our Friday rundown: A first-of-its-kind report calls for policies to ease transitions of young people living in foster care. And "got gratitude" this holiday season? It could benefit your health.

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Former addicts in West Virginia say making it easier for reformed felons to receive public benefits would help them stay free of drugs. (lechenie-narkomanii/Pixabay)

Lifetime SNAP Ban Makes Life Harder for Reformed Drug Felons

Thursday, November 15, 2018

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Reformed drug felons in West Virginia are blocked from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and some want the ...Read More

Immigrants applying for food stamps for their U.S. citizen children do not have to provide agencies with their personal immigration status. (Pixabay)

Food Resources Still Available Despite 'Public Charge' Proposal

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

DENVER — Children's advocates are sounding the alarm about a recent proposal by the Trump administration that would make it easier to deny immig ...Read More

An estimated 34 million children, or nearly half of all U.S. kids under 18, experienced at least one traumatic childhood experience in 2016, according to the Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent Health. (aclu.org)

Childhood Trauma Focus of Southern NM Conference

Monday, November 12, 2018

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico's children experience the fourth-highest rate of trauma in the country, according to a recent study, and that̵ ...Read More

Missouri's SkillUP program subsidizes the cost of short-term certificate programs for those eligible for SNAP benefits with the goal of helping students and families move forward. (winterpark.org)

MO's "SkillUP" Program Readies SNAP Recipients for Better Jobs

Thursday, November 8, 2018

ST. LOUIS – A program in Missouri that promotes employability and self-sufficiency for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...Read More

After a rebound last year, farm income is forecast to drop 13 percent this year, in part because of the trade war hitting soybeans. (sdsoybean.org)

Midterms Won't Tame Tariff Woes for Iowa Farmers

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

DES MOINES, Iowa — Globalization has been both good and bad for American farmers, and that fact is hitting home especially hard for Iowa ...Read More

The struggle to find affordable housing is a big reason why more Oregonians are coming to food banks. (Compassion Connect)

Anti-Hunger Advocates Support Affordable Housing Measures

Monday, November 5, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. – Advocates fighting hunger are joining supporters of affordable housing measures on this year's ballot, saying food security ...Read More

A new report says 14 percent of all Ohio households struggle to afford food. (@debb_a/Twenty20.com)

Despite Dip in Poverty Numbers, 1.5 Million Ohioans Struggle

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Buckeye State is making modest gains in reducing its poverty rate, but millions of Ohioans still struggle to make ends meet ...Read More

More than 12 percent of Pennsylvania households have difficulty affording food. (USN/wikimedia commons)

Report Finds Millions in PA Still in or Close to Poverty

Monday, October 22, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians still live in poverty, and another 3.5 million are near-poor according to a new report ...Read More

Along with providing meals and snacks, after-school supper programs offer homework help and other enrichment activities to keep children engaged. (USDA)

Kentucky Makes Strides in Fighting After-School Hunger

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky is making progress in ensuring kids don't go to bed on an empty stomach. According to new data from the Food Research and ...Read More

The Farm Bill expiration could mean farmers who are currently using conservation practices may not be able to continue. (Conservation Media Library)

Farm Bill Expiration Means Uncertain Times for Illinois Farmers

Monday, October 15, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The expiration of the Farm Bill is putting the brakes on conservation programs important for many Illinois farmers and ...Read More

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