Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Ohio SNAP benefit expansion offers grocery deliveries via 3 retailers

BY: - January 8, 2021

Low-income Ohioans now have another option for using their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase groceries to be delivered to their homes. A new partnership between InstaCart and Aldi allows those living near one of the discount supermarkets to buy groceries online using their EBT card.  Aldi joins two other major retailers, Walmart […]

Child health in Ohio impacted by food insecurity, racial disparities, broadband access. Pandemic impact still unknown.

BY: - August 14, 2020

Infant mortality, broadband connectivity, and racial disparities have been named as major impacts on child health and success, especially as the pandemic continues to create uncertainty educationally and economically throughout the state. A state child advocacy group released its analysis of child welfare before the pandemic, and said the data should be a guide for […]