Iowa replaces USDA's summer EBT program with grocery box distribution for low-income families.
Iowa plans to offer grocery boxes instead of cash payments for low-income families during summer breaks, opting out of the USDA's summer EBT program. The state will allocate $900,000 for 61 new sites of federal nutrition programs and provide grocery boxes in summer months using bulk purchases. Critics argue that the new approach may be less accessible than federal cash program, which has seen high demand for food pantries.
August 15, 2024
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