AACF Testimony Against 1422
Instead of trying to find solutions to address the fact that Arkansas has one of the lowest voting population turnouts, HB1422 would make it harder to vote.
AACF Testimony Against HB1789
HB1789 misunderstands “sanctuary policies” and would make cities that currently have municipal IDs less safe for Arkansans.
Federal Budget Cuts Likely to Increase Hunger for Arkansas Families
Shifting responsibility to the states for the cost of food benefits will make SNAP access and benefits more uneven — if available at all.
AACF Testimony Against SB3
About the Bill SB3 | Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Mary Bentley This bill would prohibit state agencies from providing programs targeted toward historically excluded groups, including on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin but specifically excludes veteran status in...
Revoking “safe places” will cause real harm in Arkansas communities
Rescinding these long-standing understandings and leaving immigration enforcement up to “common sense,” is bad policy and will lead to dangerous consequences.
Families Need to Move Quickly to Avoid Losing Out on Summer EBT Benefits
Arkansas is one of 35 states that agreed to participate in a new federal program this year designed to combat childhood hunger. Summer EBT (electronic benefits transfer) is designed to reach low-income families. Those children who receive SNAP or...
Arkansas to Help Combat Childhood Summer Hunger with Summer EBT Program
Kids who experience hunger often are more likely to face long-term health consequences, like iron deficiency, anemia, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Congress Must Act Now to Make Sure Vulnerable Women and Babies Have the Nutrition and Resources They Need
In Arkansas, WIC serves nearly 61,000 low-income, food insecure women, babies, and children under four years old.
WIC Program Faces Major Funding Cuts: Congress is Looking to Gut Resources to Support Pregnant Moms, Babies, and Young Children
Congress has made a mess by failing to review and update the Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) since they last did in 2010.
Hunger Action Month: Time to Eliminate Hunger and Food Insecurity in Arkansas
Access to high quality, healthy foods is a basic human right that helps people develop fully and reach their full potential.