January 24, 2021FOOD ACCESS ... Biden administration expands P-EBT to benefit children USDA begins process to extend emergency allotments to states, update Thrifty Food Plan formula READ MORE
January 14, 2021FOOD ACCESS ... Call for Maine food distributors to remain in program Beal urges USDA Secretary to include state distributors in Farmers to Families Food Box Program READ MORE
January 13, 2021FOOD ACCESS ... Farm Bureau, Feeding America expand #StillFarming campaign #StillFarming campaign, which began on social media, is now expanding to a merchandise line READ MORE
January 5, 2021FOOD ACCESS ... Farmers to Families Food Box Program continues In this fifth round of purchases, USDA will once again purchase combination boxes READ MORE
December 6, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... Governor signs food supply chain bill Effort will identify solutions to issues exposed by pandemic READ MORE
November 10, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... New drop off location for food hub supports local farmers Freddy’s Diner supports local farmers as new drop off location for North Star Food Hub READ MORE
November 9, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... Holiday Giving Boxes to help feed families in need Lupardo, CCE, & CHOW team up to raise money for effort READ MORE
November 9, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... Food drive to support CUNY students Covid-19 crisis has created even more demand on food pantries around the city READ MORE
November 5, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... USDA expands access to online shopping in SNAP USDA is working diligently to bring new smaller, independent grocery stores on board READ MORE
November 5, 2020FOOD ACCESS ... Farmers' Market Nutrition Program extended until Nov. 23rd in CT Continued access to fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC and Seniors at Connecticut farmers’ markets READ MORE