food insecurity

Second Harvest of the Big Bend and WTXL-TV joined forces to host a mass food distribution on November 1st.

Federal lawmakers passed changes to work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act this year.

Nearly 3 million Floridians receive SNAP benefits. But access is set to pause on Saturday due to the federal government shutdown.

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.