3,500+ Iowans petition Governor Reynolds to reinstate federal Summer EBT program for low-income children.

3,500+ Iowans petition Governor Kim Reynolds to participate in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, providing $40 per month for low-income children during summer months. In 2021, Reynolds declined $29m in federal funding for the program, opting for a state-funded program. The petition calls for agencies to submit an interim plan by Aug 15th to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, as food banks and meal centers struggle to meet rising demand.

August 08, 2024
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