USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:50:54 -0700
USDAs authority to provide emergency assistance for its various disaster relief programs exists under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief, Emergency Assistance Act of 1987, Agriculture Secretary disaster declarations, Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as well as other authorizing legislation....
School lunch assistance guidelines released
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:13:15 -0700
PLAINVILLE — Plainville Community Schools has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the coming school year under federal guidelines....
More DeSoto County Families Relying on Food Stamps
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:04:51 -0700
Nearly $2 million in food stamps were given out in July in DeSoto County....
UPDATE: School lunch assistance swells due to economic hardship
Published:Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:00 -0700
WINSTED — With schools opening their doors on Wednesday, many Winchester children will be lining up for lunch. More than half of them could have assistance....
Governor Promotes Food Security To Prevent Hunger
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:48:34 -0700
In an effort to help ensure Kansans have access to necessary and healthy foods, Governor Mark Parkinson (D-Kan.) has established the Kansas Food Security Task Force. The task force will focus on monitoring and reducing food insecurity and hunger throughout the state....
Lines Long for Federal, State Flood Aid
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:59:02 -0700
Wednesday people who suffered extensive damage from floods earlier this summer can apply for federal aid in person....
Parkinson establishes task force, declares September Hunger Awareness Month
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:23:38 -0700
Governor Mark Parkinson announced Wednesday a new task force established to ensure Kansans have access to necessary and healthy foods. “No Kansan should be faced with having to decide between making ends meet or putting food on the table,” said Parkinson....
Flood Victims Offered Aid Through Friday
Published:Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:18:11 -0700
FEMA handing out millions of dollars on LINK cards. Federal Emergency Management Agency - United States - Government - Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate - Department of Homeland Security...
Flood victims offered food aid for one week
Published:Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:55:24 -0700
Lines stretched for blocks as people sought financial assistance after torrential rains and severe flood damage in late July....
Food Stamp Programs...SNAP Benefits Eligibility...2008 Farm Bill...AG Secretary Announces Benefits Increase...9 ND farmers market vendors participate...
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:13:15 -0700
BISMARCK - Nine North Dakota farmers market vendors are taking part in a pilot program to let Supplemental Nutrition Assistance recipients use their benefits to buy locally-grown ......
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs...
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:50:54 -0700
USDAs authority to provide emergency assistance for its various disaster relief programs exists under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief, Emergency Assistance Act of 1987, Agr......
School lunch assistance guidelines rele...
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:13:15 -0700
PLAINVILLE — Plainville Community Schools has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the coming school year under federal guidelines.......
More DeSoto County Families Relying on ...
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:04:51 -0700
Nearly $2 million in food stamps were given out in July in DeSoto County.......
UPDATE: School lunch assistance swells ...
Published:Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:30:00 -0700
WINSTED — With schools opening their doors on Wednesday, many Winchester children will be lining up for lunch. More than half of them could have assistance.......
Governor Promotes Food Security To Prev...
Published:Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:48:34 -0700
In an effort to help ensure Kansans have access to necessary and healthy foods, Governor Mark Parkinson (D-Kan.) has established the Kansas Food Security Task Force. The task forc......
