They actually qualify via participation in food stamps or other nutrition assistance programs. (washingtonpost.com)
The grant awarded to PBIC is one of eleven grants awarded to national nonprofit organizations, totaling more than $ 33 million to fund nutrition education and meal programs for youth, and increase families» access to fruits and vegetables through state and federal nutrition assistance programs. (beyondbreakfast.org)
The Academy advocates to protect and expand federal anti-poverty and safety net programs, including those that provide health care (and access to health care through Medicaid and CHIP), early education (such as Head Start and Early Head Start), quality child care, affordable housing and home visiting, as well as critical nutrition assistance programs like WIC, SNAP, school meals, and summer feeding programs. (aap.org)