A lawsuit is accusing the Tennessee Department of Human Services of mismanaging nutrition assistance benefits so badly that the agency is breaking federal law.
Oh, SNAP!
Between the SNAP backlog, rising grocery prices and stagnant wages, it’s getting harder and harder for Tennesseans to put food on the table.
The cost of food is on the rise. Here’s how it’s impacting Middle Tennessee.
To learn more about how this issue is impacting our communities, we are joined by local resident, farmer and restaurant owner. Then, we’ll hear from the leaders of local nonprofits and a pediatrician about what resources are out there and what groups are especially vulnerable to food insecurity.
Food Assistance Switches from 10- to 20-Day Schedule
Most Tennesseans who rely on what used to be called food stamps will have to wait longer than usual for their benefits next month. The change came at the request of grocery stores.
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