On January 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) froze $10 billion in funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York. This came in response to “serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in state-administered programs.” The freeze affected the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Temporary Assistance […]
SNAP Chat: Farm Bill Prompts Food Stamps Discussion
House debate over the Farm Bill aside, the SNAP Challenge provided an opportunity for a much-needed discussion on the reality of poverty and nutrition in this country.