Recent study reveals large gaps in eligible families receiving benefits.
Tag: SNAP
Posted inResources
How to apply for Indiana’s emergency flood assistance, SNAP refunds
The state is offering up to $5,000 in funding for displaced families.
Posted inEducation
Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid could impact free school meals at high-poverty schools
Schools where at least 25% of students are enrolled in programs like SNAP are eligible to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without income verification or individual household applications.
Posted inHealth
Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide
New state and federal SNAP changes are taking effect, and Indiana public health officials say they expect it will cause more Hoosiers to lose benefits.
Posted inGovernment
‘A pain’: SNAP retailers, shoppers pan Indiana sugary drinks, candy ban
Changes come as state, federal government put more pressure on food aid program.
Posted inHealth
Breaking down Indiana’s new restrictions for Medicaid and SNAP
Advocates worry eligible people will be kicked off assistance or avoid applying.
Posted inHealth
A week without SNAP: How one Indy family made it through
Richelle Williams and her kids stretched meals, skipped the roller rink and prayed.
Posted inResources
Partial SNAP payments to reach families starting Nov. 11, Braun says
Gov. Mike Braun announced today that partial federal food benefits will be available to eligible Indiana residents starting Tuesday.
Posted inResources
Here’s how Indy schools are helping families who rely on SNAP
These Indianapolis districts are offering help to families affected by partial SNAP payments.
Posted inGovernment
Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
The decisions came just before the Department of Agriculture planned to halt payments to the program.
