The Iowa Food Bank Association is advocating for increased state aid for nutrition assistance programs as food insecurity continues to plague the state. Phil Jeneary is a lobbyist for the association.

House Bill 88, introduced by Republican Rep. Trevor Lee, who represents Davis County, would have required those above the age of 18 to verify their immigration status to receive public benefits.

A new survey is shining a light on how increased costs at the pump and grocery store are impacting Iowans. In our state, one ...

Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee discussed a proposal to expand who is eligible for a program that assists seniors in paying less for prescription drugs.

A well-known discount grocery chain is pulling the plug on more than 30 of its stores after a tough financial run and a hard look at how quickly it tried to grow. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market says it ...

Greece rolls out a €400 million food aid program with vouchers, replacing regional packages with a unified national system.

The Starlight Auction to benefit Doorstep in Topeka runs March 15 to 21. All bidding is online at givebutter.com/StarlightAuction26.

SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.

Changes in federal law will require Louisiana to spend $42.3 million more on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the coming fiscal year.

Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.

From vaccine access and urgent care standards to abortion protections and Medicaid funding, Oregon’s session reshaped the state’s health safety net.

Though the program was initially cancelled in 2025, the latest version of the federal Farm Bill includes funds for states to pay farmers who supply food banks.