Summary Heartbreak led to Carla Silvers’s retreat from the world. But one day, a chance meetingrevealed Carla a new path. Thanks to the encouragement and creativity of Purdue Extension Nutrition […]
Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of USDA’s State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Rates
This report presents estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in SNAP during an average month in FY 2019 and in the two previous fiscal years. […]
SNAP State Fact Sheets
These updated fact sheets provide a visual representation of basic program information, including demographic characteristics of who the program serves, participation rates, and average value of SNAP benefits for participants […]
New Income Eligibility Guidelines for Child Nutrition Programs
On February 9th, the USDA announced annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the […]
Food Resource Center Program Manager: Indy Hunger Network
The Food Resource Center Program Manager will lead Indy Hunger Network’s new Food Resource Center program, which will aim to improve food security for Marion County residents, especially those most […]
AmeriCorps Vista Positions Available
Indy Hunger Network partners with AmeriCorps and receives support grant funds. AmeriCorps VISTA members build capacity within the Indianapolis hunger relief system and work to alleviate poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA members […]
April SNAC Spotlight: Caleb Kulinski, Indy Hunger Network
Caleb Kulinski (caleb@indyhunger.org) is the Director of Advocacy and Partner Engagement at Indy Hunger Network. Describe your organization and role. Indy Hunger Network (IHN) is a collective impact organization that […]
New Version of Indy Hunger Network’s Community Compass Launched on March 30!
The new version of Community Compass launched on March 30, 2023! The mobile app (Apple and Android) and website (www.communitycompass.app) will continue to share information about food pantries, meal sites, […]
Indiana WIC & Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (S/FMNP) Invite You To: Sign Up Day!
Indiana WIC & Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (S/FMNP) Invite You To: Sign Up Day! Farmers and Farmer Markets representatives are encouraged to attend to fill out paperwork and receive […]
USDA Selects Five States to Test Mobile Contactless Payments in SNAP
One of many actions to modernize federal nutrition programs Washington, March 8, 2023 – The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is partnering with five states to test mobile payment technology in […]