food access

Indiana will begin issuing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Tuesday following delays caused by the federal shutdown.

As SNAP benefits are delayed during the federal shutdown, Indianapolis families are turning to churches, mosques and city food giveaways where supplies are running out early.

The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.

Over half of Central Indiana residents said they experienced some level of food insecurity last year, and 37% said they were missing meals because they didn't have enough food.

Indiana SNAP recipients should expect November delays as FSSA reviews federal guidance to issue partial payments, prompting food banks and cities to expand aid.

SNAP benefits are at risk for nearly 600,000 Hoosiers who use the federal food assistance program.

Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.

The fourth and final Crisis Cooler opened at Pathways Resource Center this week, ahead of the holidays.

The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recommended new community members to a city commission.

The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program designed to fight food insecurity for low-income children.