Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food – News

FNS: Summer Food Service Program; 2026 Reimbursement Rates Federal Register

Feb 4, 2026 - 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.

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Kelly, Husted Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Food Deliveries for Rural Seniors

Jan 28, 2026 - 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.

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Food Distribution "Pop-Ups" Are Countering Hunger in New Ways

Dec 18, 2025 - Highlights the Mendo Food Network's Pop-Up Distribution program to bring emergency food and essential commodities to rural Mendocino County, California. Notes that fixed location food banks in the area require multiple hours-long trips for rural residents.

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