food insecurity

As an increasing number of Florida food-stamp recipients have to meet work requirements, the state faces a potentially significant tab from the federal government.

SNAP recipients should receive their benefits in October. The White House also pledged to keep WIC operational using tariff revenues while the government is shutdown.

Even City Commissioner Curtis Richardson, a strong project advocate, admits the economic viability of the store is a concern.

Amid federal cuts, the Farmers Feeding Florida program will helps food banks distribute surplus and discounted farm products to families in need.

The Farm Share food bank will give out fresh produce and canned goods Saturday in a drive-through event while supplies last

The effort helps compensate for the no-cost meals the kids receive when school is in session.

The annual challenge enlists local advertisers to devote a portion of their promotional budgets to the cause.

The Lown Institute finds there is a lack of accountability for nonprofit hospitals, which are expected to use tax breaks to give back to the community.

In the 16 counties the food bank serves, over half of the residents are living paycheck-to-paycheck.

Many senior citizens are on a fixed income and have been particularly hit hard by rising prices. Some say they're not hearing politicians talk about that this election season.