Rural Health
News by Topic: Food security and nutrition
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
FNS: National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rates
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
Jul 7, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeking comments on a revision of an information collection that is used to determine public participation in the Special Milk Program for Children. Comments are due by September 5, 2025.
Source: Federal Register