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SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted, causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development. Food insecurity can harm kids’ physical health, including an elevated risk of asthma and […]
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What you should know about artificial food dye concerns
What you should know about artificial food dye concerns Artificial food dyes have been used for over 150 years to color foods, but recent concerns have led to a shift towards natural coloring. Kraft Heinz and General Mills are phasing out artificial dyes in their US foods, while Texas has passed a law requiring food […]
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Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families
Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families The US government recently cut over $1 billion in funding to two programs that helped schools and food banks provide fresh produce to children and families, including Local Food for Schools and the Local Food Purchase Assistance program. The […]
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