Nebraska Food Access Bill Overview 2023
Hunger is a policy decision, and we need to make sure policymakers know they can make change. This year, the […]
Economic Justice
Let’s celebrate Nebraska After School Nutrition Heroes!
By Meyri Ibrahim, Food and Nutrition Access Intern Kids need food to be healthy and do well in school. That’s
Proposed Legislation Undermines Nebraska’s Popular Ballot Initiative
For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage.
Appleseed and Nebraska SNAC are working to expand school breakfast in Nebraska
Kids need food to be healthy, do well in school, and stay out of trouble. School meals help provide that
PRESS RELEASE: Nebraskans have constitutional right to jury in eviction court proceedings, Supreme Court appeal argues
***For Immediate Release***January 11, 2023 Contacts:Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedO: (402) 438-8853 x 116sierrasp@upgrade.neappleseed.org Scott MertzHousing Justice Project Director,
Nebraska workers receive first wage increase after the passage of Initiative 433
On January 1, Nebraska increased its minimum wage for workers across the state to $10.50/hour. This was the first in
Congress wraps up 2022 with some steps forward, changes, and inaction
Today Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill, making key investments in some areas, while falling short in others. Read on
New Resource: Nebraska School Break Emergency Food Options
Hunger doesn’t take a holiday just because schools are closed. As schools close for their winter breaks, students and families
Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act could end harmful practices for collecting school unpaid meal debt
No child should ever go hungry. And no child should ever be shamed for not having the money they need
Erin Feichtinger – 2022 Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award
On October 6, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2022 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees.
