Congress approved a Biden administration initiative to feed poor children during the summer. But 15 states led by Republican governors opted out.
Tag: Food Insecurity
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What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.
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Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally
The crisis, worsened partly by climate change, has been accompanied by soaring food prices and could have consequences for hunger, elections and migration worldwide.
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WIC Food Assistance for Mothers and Children Faces Funding Shortfall
The Agriculture Department has warned that millions of eligible pregnant and postpartum women and their children could risk missing out on nutrition assistance if Congress does not increase funding.
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UNICEF Chief: Gaza Soon Faces a “Public Health Catastrophe”
Food scarcity and malnutrition could plunge Gaza into a crisis outlasting the war.