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News by Topic: Food security and nutrition

Sep 10, 2025 - Discusses the success and challenges for a pilot program offering access to healthy foods in the summer for students in Iowa.
Source: KTIV
Sep 4, 2025 - Describes efforts to increase access to healthy and culturally-relevant food for Native Americans on the Crow Reservation. Discusses the importance of community participation and leadership when solving local issues.
Source: KTVQ
Aug 13, 2025 - Describes a tour of Alaskan rural and tribal healthcare facilities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, noting common challenges with healthcare access for rural and remote communities. Discusses approaches to health and nutrition in Native American communities.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jul 24, 2025 - Announces the annual adjustments to the federal and state funding levels and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Updated rates are effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 24, 2025 - Announces the annual adjustments to the federal and state funding levels and reimbursement rates for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and the reimbursement rates for institutions participating in the Special Milk Program for Children. Updated rates are effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Source: Federal Register