A little more than four months ago, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she would not permit Iowa families who receive federal food assistance from receiving an extra $40 per child a month in benefits over three months to help cover the increased costs of feeding children who won’t be eating school lunches or breakfasts during summer […]
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Letter to the editor: Hungry and cost-burdened Iowans deserve better from state lawmakers
By Mandi Remington, Iowa City, director of the Corridor Community Action Network January is Poverty Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the persistent struggles faced by so many. Recent reports reveal alarming trends, with U.S. homelessness reaching an all-time high in 2023. The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently reported a 12 percent […]
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Iowa City Farmers Market will accept EBT, debit and credit cards
The Iowa City Farmers Market announced Monday that it will soon accept EBT cards, a food assistance program. It also plans to start accepting debit cards and credit cards from all patrons by the opening of the market season on May 3. Previously, it was up to individual vendors to choose whether or not to […]
