If you’re like us, you’re confused and saddened by Governor Pillen’s recent decision to NOT participate in the new Summer EBT program for 2024. With this decision, our state is missing out on $18 million dollars in grocery buying benefits that would be going to economically disadvantaged children in Nebraska for summer 2024. Read more […]
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In Nebraska, is spending $2 too much to provide a low-income child with $120 in summer grocery benefits this summer? That’s the question we’re still asking as time runs short on our state’s opportunity to participate in the brand new federal Summer EBT program. This program would give each Nebraska child who receives free or
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As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the traditions that bring us together to share meals. It’s a season to cook, give back, and share from your own table to make sure neighbors have the food they need. It’s in this spirit that we are writing to give you an update on
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Did you know that Congress is working now to pass a Farm Bill by the end of the year? It’s true! But guess what – farmers aren’t the only people who this bill impacts. It also touches a ton of other people like you and me who just need to eat. At a price tag
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We love to raise up the good work happening in school nutrition around Nebraska! Recently, through our Nebraska Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), we had the chance to celebrate the good work of AFTERschool nutrition staff and the contributions they make to student health, academics, and food security! The Nebraska SNAC launched our first ever
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Hunger is a policy decision, and we need to make sure policymakers know they can make change. This year, the Nebraska Legislature will be taking up over 800 bills that will impact the lives of Nebraskans. We wanted to share the food access bills that Nebraska Appleseed is prioritizing so that you can be better
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By Meyri Ibrahim, Food and Nutrition Access Intern Kids need food to be healthy and do well in school. That’s why Nebraska Appleseed works to make sure kids get the food they need to thrive through child nutrition programs across the state. This year, the Nebraska Student Nutrition Action Committee (SNAC), an Appleseed-led coalition of
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Kids need food to be healthy, do well in school, and stay out of trouble. School meals help provide that food for tens of thousands of families across Nebraska. Nebraska Appleseed has worked for many years to promote healthy school meals for all kids at the state, district, and school levels. As part of that
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Hunger doesn’t take a holiday just because schools are closed. As schools close for their winter breaks, students and families that rely on school breakfast and lunch may need help finding food. Nebraska Appleseed has pulled together some basic resources from around the state to make accessing emergency food pantries and other options easier. Download
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No child should ever go hungry. And no child should ever be shamed for not having the money they need to pay for a meal. Back in 2019, Appleseed studied the issue of unpaid meal debt in Nebraska schools. As part of a study conducted with Senator Walz, we found that unpaid meal debt is