Statement: EdTrust–Massachusetts Warns That Lapse in SNAP and Head Start Funding Will Harm Students
October 31, 2025 by EdTrust-Massachusetts Many Massachusetts students and families will lose Head Start and SNAP services if the government shutdown continues into November.
How the Federal Shutdown Could Impact Students and Families in Texas
October 31, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas Amid the ongoing shutdown, millions of Texas students and families could lose SNAP and Head Start services.
Statement by EdTrust in Louisiana on the Federal Government Shutdown and Its Impact on Louisiana Students and Families
October 31, 2025 by The Education Trust in Louisiana Thousands of Louisana students and families could lose Head Start and SNAP services if the shutdown continues into November.
Cutting off SNAP is Cutting Off Lifelines — Students and Their Families Are Paying the Price of Politics
October 31, 2025 by Ameshia Cross 42 million Americans rely on SNAP for food. Taking away SNAP benefits during the government shutdown means children, seniors, veterans, and families will go hungry
College Students, Food Insecurity, and SNAP Eligibility
August 01, 2025 by Misale Endrias Roughly 2.2 million college students are eligible for SNAP benefits, but there are many barriers in their way
Preserving Educational Opportunity in an Era of Fiscal Scrutiny: The Stakes for HBCUs and Their Students
May 27, 2025 by Ivory Toldson Discussions about federal priorities and fiscal decisions can reshape higher education access and affordability for generations
Statement by EdTrust Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement, Augustus Mays, on the 2024 Farm Bill
May 23, 2024 by EdTrust Every day, more than 22 million households across the country depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to meet their nutritional needs.
Ed Trust Priorities Included in National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
September 28, 2022 by Denise Forte WASHINGTON – Today, Denise Forte, interim CEO at The Education Trust, issued the following statement on the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health released by the White House. “The…
Key Policy Recommendations to Address Student Hunger in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
July 15, 2022 by EdTrust The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500-0005 Download the Full Letter Dear President Biden, As a leading…