A weekly round-up of the stories that caught our eye this week, with an emphasis on hunger, food waste, and poverty in the United States.
“The USDA released an analysis late Tuesday afternoon that showed the agency’s proposed rule would mean nearly 1 million children would no longer be directly certified for free school meals based on their participation in SNAP.” (CNN)
After that analysis was released, the public comment period for the proposed changes to SNAP was reopened for two weeks. Nearly 130,000 comments, most in opposition to the changes, have already been received. (The New York Times)
Students at colleges in the greater Cincinnati area are experiencing food insecurity at higher rates than the general population. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
“Even though the ‘Public Charge’ rule has been blocked, fewer immigrants nationwide are accessing SNAP and other programs.” (Civil Eats)
As the cost of housing increases in Boston, even longtime residents with jobs are being priced out of the city. (The Boston Globe)
