Tag: food_assistance

• Governor Spanberger Marks 15 Years of SNAP at Virginia Farmers Markets Amid Federal Cuts

  4 Aug 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Governor Abigail Spanberger celebrates 15 years of SNAP benefits at Virginia farmers markets, boosting access to fresh food for 155,000 Virginians and the economy. This milestone occurs as federal cuts threaten food assistance for thousands.

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• Connecticut Distributes $300 Grocery Benefits to Residents Affected by Federal SNAP Changes

  4 Aug 2026 10:52 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

  Governor Lamont announces $300 one-time grocery benefits for low-income Connecticut residents losing SNAP due to federal changes. Distributed via virtual cards, this state-funded aid aims to prevent hunger and support affected families.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues ConnecticutFood AssistanceSNAPGovernor Ned LamontCommunity Action AgenciesFederal Cuts Response FundTrump administrationConnecticut Governors Office

• Virginia SUN Bucks Program Returns, Fairfax County Announces Key Dates and Events

  13 Jul 2026 3:47 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

  Virginia SUN Bucks returns to help families with summer groceries, with automatic enrollment for many. Fairfax County also announces real estate tax deadlines, a new cycling guide, a short story contest, and the AccessAbility Fairfax event on July 30.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesEducationState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Virginia SUN BucksFairfax CountyFood AssistanceSummer ProgramsReal Estate TaxesCommunity EventsCyclingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA

• Governor Spanberger Mobilizes Virginia Against Federal Healthcare and Food Cuts

  10 Jul 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is taking action to protect residents from federal healthcare and food assistance cuts. The state budget allocates $1 billion, including funds for Medicaid and ACA Marketplace coverage, amidst concerns over President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues VirginiaHealthcareMedicaidAffordable Care ActFederal cutsGovernor SpanbergerFood assistanceReston

• Congresswoman Clark Criticizes Republican Law's Impact on Massachusetts and US Families

  2 Jul 2026 10:55 a.m. · Source: Congresswoman Katherine Clark

  Congresswoman Katherine Clark denounces a year-old Republican law, citing over 140,000 Bay Staters losing food aid, 53,000 off Medicaid, and millions nationwide facing higher costs and lost healthcare.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Katherine ClarkMassachusettsfood assistanceMedicaidhealthcareutility costsCongresswoman Katherine Clark

• Ohio Officials Urge Families to Utilize Summer Meal and Nutrition Programs

  1 Jun 2026 10:02 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governor's Office

  Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and DEW Director Stephen D. Dackin encourage families to use SUN Meals and SUN Bucks programs, ensuring children receive healthy food and nutrition support during summer break.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomy OhioSummer NutritionFood AssistanceSUN MealsSUN BucksChildren's Hunger AllianceOhio Association of FoodbanksOhio Governor's Office

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