Today, ✅ LB192, Senator Quick’s SNAP Eligibility bill, officially becomes state law. Passing this policy has been a priority for Nebraskans and Nebraska Appleseed for many years! LB192: As the cost of living continues to rise, this bill makes sure that our state can continue to offer food assistance to individuals and families who need […]
Critical SNAP Bill (LB192) Becomes Law! Read More »
Each year, when kids are let out of school for summer, we know that some kids can have less access to nourishing meals. To make up for cafeterias being closed, Nebraska Summer Nutrition Programs (or SUN programs) are available to help families with kids get the food they need. Find options below to utilize or
Nebraska Summer Nutrition Programs are Here! Read More »
Two positive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) bills are up for hearings in the Legislature on Thursday, February 6! We invite you to support them with in person testimony, online comments, or general good vibes. Both of these hearings are in the Health and Human Services Committee and will happen after 1:30 pm on Feb.
TAKE ACTION: Raise your voice for SNAP Access in Nebraska! Read More »
TODOS necesitamos comida. Hablemos sobre cómo podemos asegurar el acceso a alimentos para todos los residentes durante la sesión legislativa de Nebraska Únase a nosotros el jueves 23 de enero de 5:30 a 7:00 pm (hora central) para conocer las propuestas de ley que afectarán el acceso a los alimentos que se han presentado en la legislatura de Nebraska
Está invitado: Cómo defender el acceso a alimentos en la legislatura de Nebraska en 2025 Read More »
Everyone needs food. Let’s talk about how we can advocate to make it easier for people to get the food they need this Nebraska Legislative session. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:00 pm CT to learn about the food access bills that have been introduced in the Nebraska Legislature for 2025. We’ll share
You’re Invited: How to Advocate for Food Access in the Nebraska Legislature Read More »
Last week, the House Agriculture Committee voted on their version of the Farm Bill proposal which includes a $30 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and adds barriers to accessing the nation’s most-essential food assistance program, which helps 1 in 11 Nebraskans afford the food they need. We need your advocacy
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress NO to SNAP Cuts in House Farm Bill Read More »
The 2024 Nebraska Legislative session ended April 18 with 370 bills passed and hundreds of others that did not. Food access-related legislation was received positively with at least one big win (Summer EBT)! Bills that did not pass, no matter how far they made it through the legislative process, must be reintroduced in future legislative
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We were thrilled to see Governor Pillen announce today that Nebraska will be the 36th state opting into the Summer EBT program for summer 2024! This program will bring in $18 million in benefits to kids to help cover higher food costs families face during the summer months. This win would not have been possible
WE DID IT! Summer EBT is coming to Nebraska Read More »
Each year, our Food and Nutrition Access team shows up at the Nebraska Legislature to advocate for bills that expand food access for some of the Nebraskans who need it most. With so many bills flying around this session, here are some of the bills we’re most excited about when it comes to keeping food
Appleseed Food Bills we’re Watching in 2024 Read More »
We believe that all children should have the food they need to thrive and that Nebraska should make use of every tool available to make this happen. Summer EBT is a program that can do just that! It’s a new, permanent program that would provide 150,000 children participating in free or reduced price school meals
Speak Out in Support of Legislation to Require Summer EBT in Nebraska! Read More »