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13 States Decline Summer Food Program for Kids Despite Rising Food Insecurity

13 States Decline Summer Food Program for Kids Despite Rising Food Insecurity

A new, permanent summer grocery program aims to ensure nearly 21 million children across 37 states receive adequate nutrition during the summer months when school-based meal programs are unavailable. However, 13 states, all with Republican governors, have opted out, citing opposition to what they consider “welfare” and the administrative costs associated with the program. The … Read more