NEWS, IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. A MOVE BY THE STATE TO BYPASS THE USDA FOR ITS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WAS DENIED. THE STATE WANTED TO IMPLEMENT ITS OWN PROGRAM TO FEED CHILDREN. BUT THAT’S NOT A PLAN.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to send monthly food boxes to low income families over the summer, instead of sending them money for food, has been denied by the USDA. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ...
Instead, Reynolds said the state would pursue a demonstration feeding project that would provide three monthly boxes with healthful foods at distribution sites during the summer months. The ...
DES Moines, Iowa — The USDA has denied Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to opt out of the Summer EBT program and proceed with Iowa’s food assistance program. “Iowa is facing a hunger crisis ...