The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Hunger Clearinghouse provides information about food resources available near an address or zip code, including meal sites, food banks, and other social services. Information from the Clearinghouse is…

This interactive mapping tool of the United States offers the ability to locate a local food bank, either by zip code or state. Information provided includes the food bank’s name, street address, phone number, web address, and links to access…

This issue brief provides definitions and summaries of the concepts of “food insecurity” and “food insufficiency” and offers initial data on current levels of food insecurity (in aggregate) compared to 2018 and 2019. The brief also covers how…

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for state, local, and tribal human services leaders serving children and families to provide a Whole Family response. To assist in this effort, the Administration for Children and…

This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service webpage describes the changes that the USDA has made to allow states to continue providing meals for students during school closures. Useful resources on the webpage include an…

This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service webpage summarizes actions the USDA has taken to ease program operations and protect the health of USDA nutrition program participants in response to COVID-19. Guidance and…

This blogpost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service identifies the activities and experiences that occurred at the first SNAP E…

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has created National Nutrition Month, an annual nutrition education and information campaign. Celebrated during March, this campaign highlights the importance of choosing food wisely and maintaining healthy…

Piloted in Michigan and expanded to other communities nationally, Double Up Food Bucks is an innovative program for reducing food insecurity and has generated benefits for families relying on SNAP, farmers, and the communities in which they live.…

States can use social program requirements to mandate compliance with child support orders, so understanding the demographics and overlaps of benefit-eligible populations can inform policy. To disseminate data, the Office of the Assistant Secretary…