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Health News Florida

Federal Food Assistance Programs In Florida Will Be Funded Through February

Danielle Prieur

The federal food stamp program that provides a lifeline to needy people throughout Florida will continue running through February. Funding for the...
Local / State

Did The Government Do Enough To Accommodate Disabled At D-SNAP Registration? Suit Says No

Wilson Sayre

Update 11/20 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Florida to conduct telephone interviews for individuals who pre-registered for DSNAP who...
Health News Florida

Food Assistance For Hurricane Irma Meant Long Waits And A Court Case

Bridget O'Brien

The effort to put emergency money for food into the pockets and bank accounts of South Florida meant waiting in lines and in court this week. D-SNAP is...
Local / State

State Says More Than $1 Billion Handed Out After Storm

Associated Press

State officials say they have distributed more than $1 billion worth of food assistance following Hurricane Irma.Thousands of people statewide have…
Health News Florida

Congressman Lawson Aims To Increase Food Assistance With New Bill, Campaign

Victoria Weler

North Florida Congressman Al Lawson is launching his Let’s Feed America campaign, which aims to reduce hunger by expanding eligibility and making it...

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