2019 legislative update: Bills to watch this session
We are nearly one-third of the way into the 2019 Nebraska Legislative Session. With bill hearings well under way, Appleseed […]
Economic Justice
Nebraska continues to rank near bottom nationally in School Breakfast
State’s low participation in school breakfast means poorer outcomes for students, missed federal funding Despite a slight increase in participation,
Affirming the Dignity in a Hard Day’s Work
Working hard and taking care of each other are foundational Nebraska values. Our state has one of the lowest unemployment
Better Breakfast Partners kicks off in Grand Island and Aurora
In just a few days, a small group of dedicated school nutrition directors from Central Nebraska will be convening around
Response to Governor’s State of the State address
Full implementation of Medicaid expansion in Governor’s budget proposal will benefit Nebraska Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Rebecca Gould issued the
How the Federal Shutdown Impacts SNAP in Nebraska
If you are one of the 166,000 people in Nebraska who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
RELEASE: Congress urged to protect Food Assistance for Nebraska veterans
***For Immediate Release*** November 8, 2018 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853, Ext. 119 Cell:
RELEASE – State urged to increase outreach to seniors struggling with hunger
***For Immediate Release*** September 18, 2018 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289
2018 Mid-Year Review – All the ways you’ve stood up for justice!
The actions you’ve taken in 2018 have renewed the fight for a more-just society, building a Nebraska where everyone can
National Survey Finds 12 Percent of Nebraska Households Struggle to Afford Food
***For Immediate Release*** August 1, 2018 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289
