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"14 GOP-led States Reject Federal Funding for Summer Food Programs, Louisiana Among Them"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRG

14 GOP-led states, including Texas and Mississippi, have declined federal funding for the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery assistance to low-income families with school-age kids during the summer. Reasons for rejection range from philosophical objections to welfare programs to technical challenges. The impact affects millions of eligible children, and advocacy groups argue that existing summer nutrition programs do not reach most qualified children. Despite the rejections, some states may reconsider joining the program in the future.

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"14 GOP-led states reject federal summer food assistance, Louisiana program terminated"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press

14 GOP-led states, including Texas and Mississippi, have declined federal funding to provide summer nutrition assistance to low-income families, citing reasons such as philosophical objections to welfare programs and technical challenges. The Summer EBT program, which provides grocery assistance to families with children in free or reduced-price school lunch programs, is expected to cost $2.5 billion this year and help feed 21 million children. Despite concerns about existing summer meal programs, advocates argue that the EBT program could address child hunger and promote nutrition.

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