https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/food-security-and-nutrition Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Food security and nutrition - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraska-rural-grocery-support-program-doubles-in-size-aims-to-prevent-closures/ Discusses a grant program for rural Nebraska grocery store owners that offers both financial support and business management training. The grant program has expanded after a successful pilot. Describes the economic challenges for rural Nebraska grocery stores and the impact on area residents when one closes. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38310 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-03-02/life-in-a-small-mountain-town-can-be-lonely-a-food-pantry-is-trying-to-help Highlights the role a rural Colorado food pantry plays in fostering social connection. Notes sustainability challenges for grant operated organizations. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38301 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.sdnewswatch.org/rural-reservation-food-solutions-community-sd/ Describes food insecurity in rural and tribal South Dakota and the community programs working to address it. Discusses the volunteer-led model that makes these programs successful. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38264 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-03045/submission-for-omb-review-comment-request The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups." This information collection will be used by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to gather input into the development of nutrition education interventions that resonate with the intended target population, particularly low-income families. Comments are due by March 19, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38257 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/09/state-of-delaware-opens-initial-rfps-to-transform-rural-health-care/ Announces new requests for proposals (RFPs) as part of Delaware's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) efforts. The RFPs call for projects supporting opening Delaware's first medical school, opening new school-based health centers, establishing nutrition-based infrastructure, and supporting mobile health units and other community-based health access points. Describes Delaware's RHTP goals and how to apply. Notes that additional RFPs will be announced in the spring. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38265 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/04/2026-02216/summer-food-service-program-2026-reimbursement-rates Announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service of the annual adjustments to reimbursement rates for the Summer Food Service Program. The rates are effective January 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38217 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-211-helpline-center-housing-food-utilities/ Analyzes 211 call data to identify areas of need at the county level in South Dakota, including housing, food, and utility assistance. Highlights the work of 211 staff. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38222 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://p4qm.org/prmr-muc-list-comments-and-summaries/2025-2026-prmr-final-muc-recommendations-spreadsheet-xlsx Offers the ability to provide comments regarding the inclusion of 24 Measures Under Consideration List for the purpose of offering additional feedback to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. Comments are due February 16, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38220 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/proposed-mississippi-legislation-targets-food-insecurity-and-food-deserts/article_ced75e9c-c589-4408-ac28-f1c104eb7f4f.html Discusses food deserts in rural and other parts of Mississippi, associated health disparities, and proposed legislation to support communities in food deserts. Notes that rural residents are on average 30 miles away from a grocery store. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38206 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kelly-husted-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-expand-food-deliveries-for-rural-seniors/ Describes proposed bipartisan legislation to support food banks and others in delivering food boxes to low-income rural older adults. Notes food access challenges for rural older adults in Arizona and Ohio. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38203 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600