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Food Insecurity

State

Alabama Possible releases 2025 Barriers to Prosperity data

The data reveals persistent poverty and deep racial income gaps.

December 11, 2025

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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

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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.

April 17, 2025

Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits

SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately.

March 13, 2025

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

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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.

September 11, 2024

Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding

The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates.

May 1, 2024

Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children

Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children.

April 15, 2024

Lawmakers 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.

April 12, 2024