House GOP Farm Bill Threatens Food Security for Children, Vulnerable Adults |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Jordan Krieger |
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 09:43 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/senior-food-assistance-s5.jpg MADISON – Analysis released Tuesday by the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that thousands of children and vulnerable adults will lose their FoodShare benefits under the House GOP Farm Bill. According to the analysis, 75,720 Wisconsin residents will lose FoodShare eligibility, including 23,369 children. Western Wisconsin children would be among the hardest hit from the proposal, with an estimated eight to 12 percent of children currently receiving food through FoodShare in Burnett, Dunn, St. Croix, Pierce, and Polk counties losing eligibility. Children accessing free and reduced lunch at school are also at risk of losing those benefits, as children eligible for FoodShare are categorically eligible for the school nutrition program.
“It seems we are willing to break out the checks for wealthy corporations, but are unwilling to adequately fund nutrition programs that feed hungry children, seniors, and families. We must prioritize families who have been increasingly ignored in Washington, D.C. and Madison. It is unacceptable to fund tax breaks and corporate handouts on the backs of our most vulnerable children.” **** An interactive map of Wisconsin with county-based eligibility numbers is available here. |
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