Yesterday, Nebraska DHHS officially announced that SNAP benefits in Nebraska are on hold for November. That means all 150,000 Nebraska SNAP participants won’t receive their benefits as scheduled on Nov. 1. This is happening because of 1) the federal government shutdown, and 2) the Trump Administration’s refusal to use a SNAP contingency fund that could pay out most […]
SNAP is on hold: Here is how you can help Read More »
UPDATE: Nebraska DHHS released an FAQ document about changes due to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on their SNAP webpage on Friday Oct. 17. President Trump signed H.R.1 otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 2025, which included major cuts to and eligibility restrictions for public benefit programs including
Nebraska is implementing SNAP Eligibility Changes from President Trump’s H.R.1 Read More »
In times like these, it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard – especially with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits. That’s why Nebraska Appleseed has developed resources to support people dealing with SNAP overpayments. This is for you if you have received a demand letter from DHHS sharing that you’ve been overpaid
SNAP Overpayments Resources/Un recurso nuevo para los sobrepagos de SNAP Read More »
In July, Congress passed and President Trump signed a budget reconciliation package which included nearly $200 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). All 5 of Nebraska’s members of congress voted for the bill. This law is predicted to put 17,000 (out of 150,000 total) SNAP participants in Nebraska at risk of
Reconciliation impacts on SNAP and Child Nutrition programs in Nebraska Read More »
The USDA recently approved Nebraska’s waiver to restrict soda and energy drinks purchased with SNAP benefits. These restrictions do not make people healthier, but do make people hungrier, while also making SNAP recipients second class citizens when buying groceries. Food and the dignity of making our own choices at the store should be accessible to
Public Hearing on Nebraska SNAP Soda Restriction is Tuesday Read More »
Congress is using a budget process known as reconciliation to avoid a Senate filibuster. Reconciliation can be used to pass certain tax and spending legislation, and through this process only a simple majority is needed in the Senate. Right now, the House is getting ready to vote on these proposals to cut basic needs programs
House Budget Proposals Would Increase Hunger in Nebraska Read More »
After a long and difficult battle with many, many ups and downs, LB319, a bill to end the lifetime SNAP ban for drug felony convictions in Nebraska, has failed for the year. After a vote of 32-17 on Final Reading, today’s veto override motion failed to pass with a vote of 24-24. A total of
LB319 Veto Override Fails – Nebraska’s SNAP Ban Continues Read More »
Visit neappleseed.org/EndtheSNAPBan to hear from Nebraskans impacted by the ban. Last week, Governor Pillen VETOED ✅ LB319 – a bill to restore SNAP access to the over 1,000 Nebraskans who are under a lifetime ban because of past felony drug convictions. ‼️TOMORROW, the Legislature will vote to override or sustain this short-sighted and cruel veto.
TOMORROW: Food Assistance Veto Override – Tell Your Senator to Vote YES! Read More »
“For myself and others, this ban has been detrimental to our transition into society. We’ve served our time, we’ve given back to our community in positive ways, and this is one more punishment that we’re going through. Join me in advocating for our state Senators to override the veto on this bill and end the
TAKE ACTION: Tell Senators to override Pillen’s food assistance veto! Read More »
“This is great news! This just shows that years of advocacy can actually pay off. This moves the needle in a positive direction for not just me but for our state as it works to reduce recidivism. This means less of a struggle, less anxiety, less pressure overall for myself and for others who have
LB319 to End the SNAP Ban passes Final Reading! (Plus LB192 update) Read More »