LaMonika Jones argues that policy changes and administrative barriers are making it harder for vulnerable families to access SNAP benefits. She urges reforms to simplify the system and protect food assistance for those in need.
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Posted inNational News
Facing fire and funding cuts, farmer fights to save his land
After losing 60 percent of his customers when a federal program was canceled, New York farmer David Haughton faced the threat of losing his 35-acre farm. Support from the Black Farmers Fund and his community helped him stay afloat, though he continues to seek assistance after a devastating fire damaged his home.
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No. 47’s administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
By Geoff Mulvihill and Kimberlee KruesiThe Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Nov. 3 that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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Judge orders Feds to use emergency funds to keep SNAP afloat
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use emergency funds to keep SNAP running just hours before its funding was set to expire. The ruling averts an immediate crisis for the 40 million Americans who rely on the program — including one in four Black households. Without SNAP, experts warn, many children would face hunger and struggle to focus and learn in school.
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As SNAP benefits stall, Black churches step up to feed America
As the government shutdown halts SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, Black churches across the country are stepping up to fill the gap. Congregations like New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia and Open Altar Ministries in Virginia are expanding food programs, feeding thousands, and demonstrating the Black Church’s long tradition of community care. With food insecurity disproportionately affecting Black households, faith leaders are mobilizing resources, donations, and volunteers to ensure no family goes hungry.
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USDA warns states about November SNAP benefits
By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black When Congress couldn’t agree on a budget to fund the government before Oct. 1, officials used some budget trickery to guarantee that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP, would continue through the end of the month. But if Congress doesn’t pass a budget by Nov. 1, millions […]
Posted inBaltimore News
How 4MyCiTy is feeding Baltimore and the planet this Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, 4MyCiTy founder Christopher Dipnarine shares how his Baltimore-based nonprofit is tackling food waste and food insecurity. By transforming discarded food into nourishment and community empowerment, 4MyCiTy is reshaping sustainability in South Baltimore and beyond.
Posted inPOLITICS
Federal programs to address discrimination against Black farmers face uncertain futureÂ
Guess, a full-time truck driver and farmer, struggled to secure USDA loans and believes racial discrimination played a role, reflecting a broader pattern of systemic barriers faced by Black farmers. While the Biden administration aimed to address these issues through financial assistance programs, recent rollbacks under the Trump administration have frozen funding and dismantled equity initiatives, leaving many Oklahoma producers uncertain about their future.
Posted inCivil Rights
Historic victory for Black farmers: $2 billion in relief payments announced
After decades of advocacy, Black farmers are now receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, a victory that marks a significant step towards addressing racial discrimination in USDA farm lending practices.
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After years of discrimination, Black farmers getting needed aid
Under the proposal, the government would pay off USDA loans and USDA-guaranteed loans held by socially disadvantaged farmers and give an additional 20 percent to the farmers to cover income taxes associated with the debt relief. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — With the objective […]