Alabama Possible releases 2025 Barriers to Prosperity data
The data reveals persistent poverty and deep racial income gaps.
Food Insecurity
Revolve Fund to provide $20,000 for food access efforts in Black Belt
Revolve Fund provided a $20,000 grant to the Black Belt Community Foundation, supporting food access efforts.
November 6, 2025
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.
May 6, 2025
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.
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.
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.
September 19, 2024
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.
Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding
The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates.
May 1, 2024
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Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children.
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See recent postsLawmakers 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.