There are important changes happening this month for those receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Since the pandemic began, EAs, or emergency allotments, have been available for individuals receiving…
Category: 5 Food Access
Child Reauthorization Act
Written By: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern What is the Child Reauthorization Act? Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to update and improve the Child Nutrition programs. The process of reviewing…
Food Insecurity & Children’s Nutrition
Written by: Monica Warren, Dietetic Intern According to the USDA, 9 million children in the United States are food insecure as of 2021 “Food insecurity is defined as a…
Food Policy Update: The Farm Bill
By Morgan Morani, Food Access Coordinator As recent elections have come and passed, two pressing bills are on the agenda relative to food access: the Child Reauthorization Bill (which is…
Food Policy Update: August 2022
As we approach the school year there are some noteworthy changes to food security programs that will impact hunger in the Granite State this fall: The Public Health Emergency…
Food Policy Updates: June 2022
A lot is happening at the state and federal level regarding food policy. There’s the possibility that SNAP/EBT could be used to buy hot/prepared foods and that WIC could be…
Food Policy Updates: April 2022
As we approach the summer season, many food policy changes are happening at the state and federal level. Here’s a few of the latest updates: Senate Bill 403 (SB403):…
Recent Updates to SNAP: What You Should Know
Blog post by: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program from the U.S Department of Agriculture that provides monthly…
Shopping Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands on a Budget
Blog Post by: Carina Berglund, Dietetic Intern Many people think that shopping local is more expensive than conventional grocery stores, but that is not always the case! Here are some…
Kicking off the Summer Market Season: My First Three Months as SNAP Ambassador
Blog Post Written by: Kerry Hull, SNAP Ambassador As I close in on my third month as SNAP Ambassador for Seacoast Eat Local, I reflect on the experiences I have…
USDA Announces: All School Meals will be FREE Through June 2021
Written by Leila G., UNH Dietetic Intern Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, national school meal programs, like the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program, had been providing breakfast…
COVID-19 and Local Food Access
The increase in unemployment has left many of our neighbors food insecure. Food insecurity is not a new problem, however it is growing more rapidly due to the increased rate…