Local news Food Bank of North Alabama to participate in NALC National Food Drive The Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers and other partners will be teaming up to fight food insecurity. StaffMay 6, 2025
Education House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants. Wesley WalterApril 17, 2025
Legislature Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately. Mary Claire WootenMarch 13, 2025
Local news Food Bank of North Alabama receives $100,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities The Food Bank has seen a 48 percent increase in the need for food assistance in just Madison County since October 2023. StaffSeptember 19, 2024
News Report: Rising food insecurity in Alabama reflects national trends In Alabama, food insecurity rates mirror national averages, with an estimated 14 percent of households facing food insecurity. Bill BrittSeptember 11, 2024
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates. StaffMay 1, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children. Laura LesterApril 15, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Lawmakers must act to combat child hunger with Summer EBT program Gov. Ivey should champion this cause, urging lawmakers to embrace the Summer EBT for summer 2025. The time to act is now. Bill BrittApril 12, 2024
Economy Report: Alabama hunger soaring after federal aid cuts That figure represents 12.8 percent of Alabama residents and includes 17.3 percent of children. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2023
Education Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022