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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Too many Nebraskans face real struggles to have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Appleseed’s systemic, multi-issue, cross-strategy approach is so unique and effective in combating many of the issues that cause these struggles. Appleseed is committed to finding a better way to advance justice for all Nebraskans while centering the voices, lived
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On Friday, October 27, 2023, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) expenditure plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2024 through 2027. DHHS stated that they are “committed to utilizing TANF funds to ensure needed services are delivered in an effective way to help Nebraskans achieve self-sufficiency.”
Nebraska’s TANF Rainy Day Fund Update: A TANF Expenditure Plan Deep Dive Read More »
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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During the 2023 session, the Nebraska Legislature took action to spend a greater portion of our annual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and to spend down a portion of the TANF rainy day fund…but not in a way that will directly benefit the state’s lowest income families with children. When we say
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Congress has been working to advance the Farm Bill for much of this year. This is our nation’s once-every-5-year chance to update food system policies including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As we wait to see House and Senate drafts of the bill later in the fall, here are some policies we’re hoping to
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Riesha, a paid sick leave advocate, knows just how quickly illness, tragedy, and loss can compound to make life almost impossible for working Nebraskans to navigate when they don’t have paid sick leave. Riesha’s Story “For the first 18 months of his life, my son was taken care of at home. When he started going
“Paid sick leave would give us a chance to catch our breath.” Read More »
Are you passionate about making change in your community? Nebraska Appleseed’s food access team has just launched applications for our 9-month Food Access Community Advocates Cohort! If you have ever struggled to put food on the table, this is a paid opportunity to build your personal storytelling and advocacy skills. No former advocacy experience is
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This is a guest post by Miriam Nieto Lopez, Nebraska Appleseed intern in 2023 The path that led me to interning at Nebraska Appleseed was shaped by experiences in my childhood. As an Economic Justice intern, I’ve spent most of my time working to get paid sick leave for Nebraskans. The absence of paid sick
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