Legislature Alabama Arise sets roadmap for 2027 legislative priorities The advocacy group will push grocery tax repeal, a $15-an-hour minimum wage and county authority over data center safeguards. Jacob HolmesOctober 8, 2026
News Experts warn of uncertain future as SNAP cuts begin to take effect: “there is no backup plan” With 50,000 Alabamians already off SNAP, food banks reported rising demand as advocates warned the state faced deeper cuts and no safety net. Alex JobinMay 14, 2026
National Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders In a Monday filing, the USDA said contingency funding would be used to “cover 50% of eligible households’ current allotments.” Chance PhillipsNovember 4, 2025
National Republican SNAP cuts threaten Alabama’s economy and food security Experts warn that Republicans' plan to slash food assistance could devastate Alabama's economy, increase hunger, and strain state resources. Alex JobinMay 19, 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
News Study: Alabama hunger soaring due to federal aid cuts, inflation Hunger Free America attributes this surge in hunger to the expiration of several federal programs. StaffDecember 19, 2024
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 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
Opinion Opinion | End of emergency SNAP allotments will increase hunger Increased benefits will expire at the end of February, and that means hunger is likely to get worse again. Carol GundlachFebruary 16, 2023