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From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, these strategies offer suggestions for families to eat well and save money. ⬇️
As SNAP Delays Continue, 10 Ways to Face Food Prices
From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, here are some strategies to help stretch a food budget.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, these strategies offer suggestions for families to eat well and save money. ⬇️
Experts say its continued use will likely harm hundreds of endangered species, rendering some extinct.
“There is just no scenario where this [decision] isn’t putting dozens of aquatic species in threat of extinction.”
“There is just no scenario where this [decision] isn’t putting dozens of aquatic species in threat of extinction.”
Trump Administration Dismisses Risks of Atrazine, a Farm Herbicide
Experts say the chemical’s continued use will likely harm hundreds of endangered species, rendering some extinct.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Experts say its continued use will likely harm hundreds of endangered species, rendering some extinct.
“There is just no scenario where this [decision] isn’t putting dozens of aquatic species in threat of extinction.”
“There is just no scenario where this [decision] isn’t putting dozens of aquatic species in threat of extinction.”
New York City’s Community Kitchen offers high-quality restaurant food, a cozy yet lively ambience, and prices that are right for everyone—because customers pay what they can.
Community Kitchen Brings Food Justice to the Table
In New York City, Community Kitchen, a nonprofit, serves healthy, high-quality restaurant food to all, regardless of income.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New York City’s Community Kitchen offers high-quality restaurant food, a cozy yet lively ambience, and prices that are right for everyone—because customers pay what they can.
Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what extent other countries might retaliate with their own tariffs. Additionally, the trade war has raised the costs of farming, with higher prices for inputs like pesticides, fertilizers, and machinery.
Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans
While the Supreme Court considers the legality of Trump’s tariffs, the economy in farm country is faltering.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what extent other countries might retaliate with their own tariffs. Additionally, the trade war has raised the costs of farming, with higher prices for inputs like pesticides, fertilizers, and machinery.
We’ve gathered some of the best ways shoppers can stretch their budget. From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, these strategies offer suggestions for families to eat well and save money. buff.ly/5pDG0Sn
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’ve gathered some of the best ways shoppers can stretch their budget. From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, these strategies offer suggestions for families to eat well and save money. buff.ly/5pDG0Sn
Major brands, including Perdue, Butterball, and Costco, have been in violation of salmonella standards for years, according to a new report. Industry reps say contaminated chicken is not a public health threat, since properly cooking poultry kills the bacteria.
Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds
Perdue, Butterball, and Costco are among the companies that break food safety rules. Industry reps say contaminated chicken is not a danger.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Major brands, including Perdue, Butterball, and Costco, have been in violation of salmonella standards for years, according to a new report. Industry reps say contaminated chicken is not a public health threat, since properly cooking poultry kills the bacteria.
From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, here are some strategies to help stretch a food budget. ⬇️
As SNAP Delays Continue, 10 Ways to Face Food Prices
From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, here are some strategies to help stretch a food budget.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
From food-matching programs to volunteer opportunities and co-op memberships, here are some strategies to help stretch a food budget. ⬇️
States Prepare to Release Full SNAP Benefits as Judge Denies Administration a Stay
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
States Prepare to Release Full SNAP Benefits as Judge Denies Administration a Stay
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BREAKING: A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration, clearing the way for SNAP benefits to resume. Some states say they are ready to begin this weekend. buff.ly/qeaeQG3
States Prepare to Release Full SNAP Benefits as Court Denies Administration a Stay
The food assistance has been delayed nearly a week due to the government shutdown and an ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
BREAKING: A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration, clearing the way for SNAP benefits to resume. Some states say they are ready to begin this weekend. buff.ly/qeaeQG3
The Trump administration is attempting to block a federal judge’s order to fully fund food assistance benefits as the government shutdown continues.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Court Order to Release SNAP Funds
The motion follows a Thursday night order from a federal judge requiring the administration to provide full food assistance benefits for November.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Trump administration is attempting to block a federal judge’s order to fully fund food assistance benefits as the government shutdown continues.
This nonprofit restaurant believes high-quality food should be accessible to everyone. The Community Kitchen offers three different price points: $15, $45, and $125, all for the same 9-course meal.
Community Kitchen Brings Food Justice to the Table
In New York City, Community Kitchen, a nonprofit, serves healthy, high-quality restaurant food to all, regardless of income.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This nonprofit restaurant believes high-quality food should be accessible to everyone. The Community Kitchen offers three different price points: $15, $45, and $125, all for the same 9-course meal.
Republicans have introduced a long-watched bill that would reform food ingredient reporting and review, after pushback from the MAHA movement.
Senate Introduces Food Ingredient Disclosure Bill, Addressing MAHA Concerns
The legislation would reform food ingredient reporting and reviews, while retaining states’ ability to ban food dyes and additives.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Republicans have introduced a long-watched bill that would reform food ingredient reporting and review, after pushback from the MAHA movement.
SNAP, a vital service for 42 million Americans, is caught up in the middle of what is now the longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history. We put together a list of resources aimed at helping SNAP beneficiaries navigate lapses in funding.
Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SNAP, a vital service for 42 million Americans, is caught up in the middle of what is now the longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history. We put together a list of resources aimed at helping SNAP beneficiaries navigate lapses in funding.
Major brands—including Perdue, Butterball, Foster Farms, Koch Foods, Costco (Lincoln Premium Poultry), and Mary’s (Pitman Farms)—have been in violation of the standards for multiple years running, according to a new report. civileats.com/2025/11/03/p...
Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds
Perdue, Butterball, and Costco are among the companies that break food safety rules. Industry reps say contaminated chicken is not a danger.
civileats.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Major brands—including Perdue, Butterball, Foster Farms, Koch Foods, Costco (Lincoln Premium Poultry), and Mary’s (Pitman Farms)—have been in violation of the standards for multiple years running, according to a new report. civileats.com/2025/11/03/p...
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
buff.ly
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will register a new weedkiller, epyrifenacil, for use in corn, soybean, wheat, and canola fields.
EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide
The agency also created a new website dedicated to explaining and defending its approval of farm chemicals that meet a commonly used definition of PFAS.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will register a new weedkiller, epyrifenacil, for use in corn, soybean, wheat, and canola fields.
Farms selling into local markets have been less affected by tariffs, but may bring in less revenue as cuts to SNAP benefits—and the government pause in SNAP funding—impact their customers.
Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans
While the Supreme Court considers the legality of Trump’s tariffs, the economy in farm country is faltering.
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Farms selling into local markets have been less affected by tariffs, but may bring in less revenue as cuts to SNAP benefits—and the government pause in SNAP funding—impact their customers.
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We've entered the longest government shutdown in US history, and as a result, vital services like SNAP — which feeds 42 million people — have been impacted.
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
civileats.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We've entered the longest government shutdown in US history, and as a result, vital services like SNAP — which feeds 42 million people — have been impacted.
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.
civileats.com/2025/11/05/a...
Nonprofits and mutual aid groups across the country are working to help feed families no longer receiving SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Read the full list of resources aimed at helping SNAP recipients navigate lapses in federal funding. ⬇️
Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap
It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.
buff.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Nonprofits and mutual aid groups across the country are working to help feed families no longer receiving SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Read the full list of resources aimed at helping SNAP recipients navigate lapses in federal funding. ⬇️
Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what extent other countries might retaliate with their own tariffs on U.S. goods. Meanwhile, the trade war has raised the overall cost of farming. buff.ly/mvbPhNT
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what extent other countries might retaliate with their own tariffs on U.S. goods. Meanwhile, the trade war has raised the overall cost of farming. buff.ly/mvbPhNT
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New on @civileats.com yesterday morning: civileats.com/2025/11/03/u...
USDA Warns Retailers Not to Give Discounts to SNAP Recipients
Farms and grocery stores complied, scrapping plans to reduce prices for food-insecure families.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New on @civileats.com yesterday morning: civileats.com/2025/11/03/u...
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What's happening with SNAP is incredibly uncertain and I'm hearing from comrades all over who are struggling, confused, and getting mixed messages about their bennies. I wrote about how SNAP affects families with medically complex children who use SNAP/WIC at @civileats.com!
Op-ed: The Shutdown Threatens SNAP and WIC for the Most Vulnerable
One in eight Americans rely on food assistance. For families with complex medical challenges, these programs are non-negotiable lifelines.
civileats.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
What's happening with SNAP is incredibly uncertain and I'm hearing from comrades all over who are struggling, confused, and getting mixed messages about their bennies. I wrote about how SNAP affects families with medically complex children who use SNAP/WIC at @civileats.com!
State agencies and aid recipients brace for delays in food assistance along with policy changes that are expected to kick millions off the program.
Food Insecurity Predicted to Rise as New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect
SNAP agencies and recipients brace for delays in food assistance along with policy changes that are expected to kick millions off the program.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
State agencies and aid recipients brace for delays in food assistance along with policy changes that are expected to kick millions off the program.
Our Food Policy Tracker unpacks key federal decisions shaping what ends up on your plate. Independent. Insightful. Powered by readers like you. Support the Tracker today — your gift makes an even bigger impact during #NewsMatch. ➡️ buff.ly/1fWMEYi
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Our Food Policy Tracker unpacks key federal decisions shaping what ends up on your plate. Independent. Insightful. Powered by readers like you. Support the Tracker today — your gift makes an even bigger impact during #NewsMatch. ➡️ buff.ly/1fWMEYi
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Also new this week, my @civileats.com reporting on salmonella in major poultry plants: civileats.com/2025/11/03/p...
Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds
Perdue, Butterball, and Costco are among the companies that break food safety rules. Industry reps say contaminated chicken is not a danger.
civileats.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Also new this week, my @civileats.com reporting on salmonella in major poultry plants: civileats.com/2025/11/03/p...