Food insecurity

Food stamp recipients will not be denied the ability to use their benefits to purchase sodas, at least not now, and not in Arizona.

Sen. Mark Kelly and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus have issued a public warning that recent Republican-backed budget measures could strip vital food assistance from millions of Americans.

A plan by Gov. Katie Hobbs to use her powers to make eggs more affordable might not be all it's cracked up to be.

The Arizona House of Representatives has approved HB2165, a bill that directs the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to seek a federal waiver prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda.

KAWC’s Mack Schwitzing spoke with Executive Director of Student Resource Services Laura Sandigo about The Cubby, a food pantry and closet located on AWC’s Yuma campus.

We speak with a White House economic advisor about inflation in Arizona and hear how the border, Covid-19, and the economy impact the Ajo community's years long fight for better health and food security.

The Yuma Community Food Bank has seen record numbers for individuals served and is now running low on donated food. KAWC's Maya Springhawk Robnett…

School is almost out this week but hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation.Many kids eat free lunches during the school year but once summer break rolls…