Kansas officials warn of November disruption in food benefits amid budget impasse
The federal government shutdown could delay or halt food assistance to 188,000 people in Kansas during November.
Kansans may not receive food assistance payments in November if federal shutdown continues
The federal government shutdown could mean Kansans who rely on food assistance will miss a November payment, and the state is working to determine options should that occur.
Kansas judge dismisses Kobach’s lawsuit over governor’s refusal to give food program data to feds
A Kansas district court judge on Tuesday dismissed a case filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach that challenged the right of Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration to withhold Kansans’ personal data from the federal government.
‘Sad political stunt’: Lawsuit between Kobach, Kansas governor heats up
A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach to force Kansas leaders to turn over data requested by the federal government heated up this week with sharply worded filings.
Kansas ban on using food assistance for candy and soda has yet to be approved
Kansas’ request to ban candy and soft drinks from being purchased with food assistance dollars has yet to be approved, while other states’ similar restrictions are expected to go into effect Jan. 1.
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Just Food is stretched thin addressing food insecurity in Lawrence; new federal law will likely make it worse
Impending federal cuts to food assistance under Trump’s recently passed economic bill threaten to stretch the capacities of Just Food, which is already seeing a spike in the number of residents registering for its services.
Kansas could lose millions after Congress cut SNAP funds. Thousands may go hungry
State lawmakers must soon decide whether to cover extra costs to provide food assistance after federal cuts. If they don’t, food banks and pantries alone can’t make up the difference.
More than 138,000 Kansas children miss out on free summer meals despite eligibility
Families of an estimated 138,776 Kansas school-age children could have received a $120 summer grocery card last year — they just didn’t submit the application.
Kansas families with SNAP can still buy soda, candy, but new law adds red tape to assistance
A bill barring Kansans who use food benefits from buying soda and candy failed to move forward last week, while another bill passed that opponents said would stall stage agencies’ ability to react to changes in assistance programs and disability services.
WIC services coming to Baldwin City with monthly clinics
LMH Health and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health are partnering to offer a WIC clinic in Baldwin City on the third Tuesday of each month.
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