6 Programs That Offer Free or Reduced-Cost Food for Seniors

More than 9% of households with adults aged 65 and older experienced food insecurity, according to a 2025 U.S. Department of ...
Politico

Millions more Americans could turn to food banks soon. Food banks are simply not ready.

Food banks say they are wholly unprepared to feed millions of Americans when Republicans’ cuts to traditional federal safety net programs take effect. The GOP’s megabill slashes more than $1 trillion ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food

The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk. The U.S.
KCUR 89.3 FM

USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping

Kitchen staff at the Clear Lake Middle School in northern Iowa slice local apples as one of the fruit options for lunch. The school district received federal funds through the USDA's Local Food for ...
Education Week

A New Federal Summer Food Program Targets Child Hunger. Why Are 15 States Opting Out?

Nearly 21 million children will have access to federally funded grocery benefits this summer as part of a new program aimed at reducing childhood hunger when school is out. But the number of kids ...
Lupus Foundation of America

Food Assistance

Access to nutritious food is essential for health and stability, and there are many trusted programs available to help individuals and families meet their needs. From grocery assistance and ...