Families face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Millions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13 states said no to joining a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries
By KATE PAYNE
Published - Aug 01, 2024, 01:46 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 01, 2024, 01:46 AM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Crystal Ripolio had tears in her eyes as she walked the produce line at the Good News Outreach food bank in Tallahassee. It was the bags of ripe peaches that did her in.
“We don’t have anything in our fridge,” Ripolio said.
Ripolio and her 8-year-old daughter, Isabella, walked away with paper bags filled with those peaches, other produce, bread and canned goods — grateful for the help she said they desperately need.
Millions of American children are going without extra food this summer, after 13 states declined to participate in a federal program that helps families in need buy groceries.
