food insecurity

More than half of families with school-aged children faced food insecurity over the last year. Parents also said concerns over whether they can afford nutritious food for their households is taking a toll on their mental health.

Programs from local organizations like Bridge Builders are providing vital food support and activities for children throughout the summer.

During summer months, children across the county struggle with food insecurity. However, food banks and school districts alike are helping provide meals for young people.

Opponents say this year's farm bill would significantly cut down on federal meal benefits for low-income Americans. Supporters say projected funding cuts are inaccurate.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank and Feeding Texas say a farm bill that goes in front of the U.S. House today unfairly limits increases in SNAP benefits.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank said it may not have enough food to help families keep from going hungry over the summer, when school kids eat more meals at home.

With help from the anti-hunger nonprofit Share Our Strength and Kroger, the community farm and market recently launched Grocery Connect.

James Peabody conspired to empty out the SNAP accounts of more than 3,000 victims in Texas and more than eight other states using stolen data.

Viviana Mendez walks through the vacant parking lot in front of Tarrant Area Food Bank’s new agriculture hub at 205 N. Vacek St.

Volunteers packed bags and boxes of food to help refugee families put a proper evening meal on the table during the Muslim holy month.

State agencies said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not provide enough information in time for Texas to implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program in 2024.

Lisa “Lulu” Newby, 45, never worried about not having food on the table.