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Double Up Food Bucks

Coverage of Double Up Food Bucks in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 10:55 UTCMost recent: Aug 6 · 12:00 UTC
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Missouriplace2Mike Kehoeperson2SNAPtopic2Michiganplace1One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)topic1Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)organization1Gretchen Whitmerperson1Portland, Oregonplace1Big Lotsorganization1U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization1Missouri Department of Social Servicesorganization1SuN Bucksorganization1One Big Beautiful Bill Acttopic1Mid-America Regional Councilorganization1Ian Mackeyperson1
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  • POLITICSAug 6 · 12:00 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Michiganders are going hungry in the wake of federal food assistance cuts

    The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has caused federal cuts to food assistance and healthcare, disproportionately harming Michiganders. The bill altered SNAP rules by raising the age threshold for exemptions from 55 to 65, which has resulted in many children and older adults losing vital benefits. Local food pantries report increasing need as hunger rises among Michigan families.

  • HEALTHMay 28 · 12:00 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    Missouri plans food benefit restrictions, but grocers say details remain unclear

    Missouri plans to restrict SNAP and SuN Bucks purchases of sugary and processed foods starting October 2025, affecting 300,000 families. Grocers seek clarity on implementation details, while the state faces reduced federal SNAP funding and a decline in participants. Governor Mike Kehoe's executive order aims to promote healthy eating through restrictions and partnerships with local farmers.

  • POLITICSMay 26 · 10:55 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    Missouri cut aid for fruit and vegetable purchases after SNAP junk food push

    Missouri lawmakers eliminated $2 million in state funding for the Double Up Food Bucks program, which doubles SNAP benefits for fresh produce purchases, despite earlier efforts to restrict SNAP use for sugary foods. The program, operated by the Mid-America Regional Council, faces reduced stability and expansion challenges in areas beyond the Kansas City region.