Food assistance
Coverage of Food assistance in the Nexus archive.
- As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food
Sen. John Kennedy criticizes California's Medi-Cal program for using Medicaid funds on housing, food, and social services, calling it 'outrageous fraud.' Gov. Gavin Newsom defends the program, arguing it provides cost-effective 'whole-person care' by addressing non-medical needs to improve health outcomes. The Trump administration has rescinded policies encouraging Medicaid to cover social services, intensifying a partisan debate over healthcare spending.
- Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has cut food assistance for millions of Americans
President Trump's legislation has significantly reduced SNAP benefits in Arizona, cutting them by half a year after its implementation. The policy, known as Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, has affected millions of Americans by decreasing food assistance.
- Africa: 5 Innovations Transforming How WFP Delivers Food Assistance
The World Food Programme (WFP) is utilizing five key innovations to transform food assistance delivery in Africa. These innovations are crucial in addressing hunger and improving on-the-ground operations.
- Helping Venezuela: Caritas charity calls for ‘merciful love’ to reach families in need
Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Venezuela are collaborating to provide food, water, sanitation, and cash aid to families affected by earthquakes in La Guaira. Caritas Venezuela and Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord Castillo emphasize 'merciful love' and unity among Venezuelans.
- Gov. JB Pritzker signs $55.9B affordability-focused state budget with tax on social media companies
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a $55.9 billion Illinois state budget focused on affordability, including funds for food assistance, affordable housing, and schools. The budget introduces a tax on social media companies and a back-to-school sales tax holiday, while suspending a fuel tax increase.
- CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know
CalFresh eligibility in California is changing, requiring some recipients to meet an additional requirement to maintain food assistance. The change is attributed to the Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know
CalFresh eligibility requirements are changing, requiring some Californians to meet an additional hurdle to maintain food assistance. The change is attributed to the Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud
Stolen identities are sold for low prices, enabling fraud in US benefit programs like unemployment, Medicaid, and food assistance. Criminals use AI and online tools to file fraudulent claims, leading to billions in potential losses and prompting increased congressional scrutiny.