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The Farm Bill
The Farm Bill is a critical piece of federal legislation centered around food and farming. It is typically reauthorized every five years. This is one of those years.
With a direct impact on access to nutritious meals for millions of people facing hunger in the United States, including an estimated 48,100 neighbors here in Southeast Nebraska, we need a bipartisan Farm Bill that helps keep food on the table.
What does this mean for Food Banks?
Federal Nutrition Programs are essential components to meal connecting at the Food Bank of Lincoln. In fiscal year 2023, these programs accounted for about 19% of our total meals connected. Learn more about each program below.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Moving food from farms to food banks to families facing hunger.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Monthly food benefits to assist with grocery expenses.
Take Action!
This year, we have an opportunity to help both farmers and communities in need that only comes around twice a decade. Click here to ask Congress to pass a strong 2023 Farm Bill that increases funding for key federal agriculture and nutrition programs!
