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Federal Food Assistance Programs In Florida Will Be Funded Through February

Danielle Prieur
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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