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How Will the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Affect Food Stamp Program Operations?
October 26, 2006
On June 30, 2004, the President signed into law, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-265). While the legislation focuses primarily on the child nutrition programs, it does amend the Food Stamp Act and will have some impact on Food Stamp Program operations. State food stamp agencies will now be … -
Implementing Direct Certification — States and School Districts Can Help Low-Income Children Get the Free School Meals for Which They Are Eligible
August 11, 2006
All children who participate in the Food Stamp Program are eligible for free meals at school. School districts and state agencies have long had the option of automatically enrolling such children for free meals through a process called “direct certification,” under which they bypass the standard application process. … -
The Food Stamp Program is Growing to Meet Need
Revised July 12, 2006
The Food Stamp Program is the cornerstone of the nation’s nutrition assistance programs. This year the program is providing over 25 million participants in more than 11 million low-income households with debit cards they can use to purchase food each month. Because eligibility is not restricted to specific subgroups of people, the Food Stamp Program serves a wide range of … -
Budget Process Bill Threatens Federal Nutrition Programs
July 6, 2006
The Senate Budget Committee has approved a bill that would radically alter federal budget procedures and could lead to massive cuts over time in the vast majority of domestic programs, including nutrition programs. The bill may come to the Senate floor this summer. Senator Judd Gregg, Chairman of the Budget Committee, has described the bill as offering “common sense and fiscally … -
School Meals Program Applications Online: Highlights of Ways to Reduce Access Barriers and Links to Available Materials
April 17, 2006
In 2004, Congress reauthorized the school meals programs and enacted numerous changes to program rules regarding the application, enrollment, and eligibility verification processes. As a result of these changes, every school district in the country had to revise its school meals application for the 2005-2006 school year. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has reviewed state … -
President's Budget Would Cut Food for Over 420,000 Low-Income Seniors
Revised February 14, 2006
President Bush’s fiscal year 2007 budget would eliminate funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), terminating food assistance to 420,000 low-income seniors in an average month. CSFP provides monthly nutritious food packages primarily to low-income seniors aged 60 and older in parts of 32 states, the District of Columbia, and two Indian reservations. [1] The typical …
