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Arkansas Launches New Program to Improve Food Access for Kids During Summer Break
Summer is a time when many children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. This summer Arkansas is launching Summer EBT, a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out.
Reflections from A World Away: US Veterans Deserve Better
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Reflections from A World Away
In Germany we have many restrictions and laws for the food industry and the import of goods. Buying unhealthy products—although frowned upon— is definitely possible, but also really obvious. In Germany, it’s hard to find an excuse for unhealthy dietary habits.
A Law that Will Change Lives–In Arkansas and Everywhere
Two weeks ago, something big happened in Washington. The Senate Committee on Agriculture passed a bill that will improve the national summer meals program so that it reaches a lot more kids – something that hasn’t happened since 1975.
Making Sure Arkansas Kids Start the Day Ready to Learn
Mornings start early for kids at Daisy Bates Elementary school, but not as early as they once did. Before Principal Matt Mellor and Child Nutrition Director Regena English initiated Breakfast in the Classroom ―with assistance from Share Our Strength grant dollars and technical assistance from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance’s Arkansas No Kid Hungry campaign ― kids had to get to school early to eat breakfast.
Research Shows that Farm to School Works!
Happy National Farm to School Month! Every October, the USDA Farm to School team is overwhelmed with stories of how farm to school programs are affecting kids, producers, and communities.
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act: Why it matters to Arkansas children
Congress will soon be considering the reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which will expire September 30, 2015. The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act authorizes all of the federal child nutrition programs, including the School Breakfast, National School Lunch, Child and Adult Care Food, Summer Food Service, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs and WIC.
Eating on $4.15 per day
The Sodexo Youth Ambassadors assigned to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance hosted and participated in a SNAP Challenge on June 30th through July 3rd. Each participant was limited to spending $4.15 per person (per day) for groceries.
Doctor’s Orders: Promoting Healthy Child Development by Increasing Food Security in Arkansas
Our hope for all of the patients we see in the pediatric clinics at Arkansas Children’s Hospital is that they will thrive in families that have enough money for basic needs, including rent, utilities, medical bills, and prescriptions and still have enough each month to pay for adequate food for all family members (food security).
Food Pantries on Campus Make Sense
Going to college is heavy on the pocketbook regardless of your income bracket. With a nationwide cultural and economic shift towards attending college more and more people are attending college.
Eggs-travaganza
Programs [shortmenu menu="Programs" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Get Involved [shortmenu menu="Get Involved" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Giving Easter means bunnies, chocolate, and eggs galore. But after the eggs have been dyed and hunted, what...
Breakfast-After-the-Bell: It’s Good for Arkansas Kids
Programs [shortmenu menu="Programs" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Get Involved [shortmenu menu="Get Involved" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Giving March is Arkansas School Breakfast Month, and the Arkansas No Kid Hungry campaign is focusing attention...
The New Orleans Refresh Project: A model worth replicating
Programs [shortmenu menu="Programs" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Get Involved [shortmenu menu="Get Involved" enhance="false" is_responsive="true" ] Giving I recently had the opportunity to attend a conference in New Orleans. Entitled “Ending Hunger Through...
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