Tennessee's 114th General Assembly and the 2026 legislative session have officially ended. While the session did not result in increased free school meal access or a legislated requirement for Tennessee to annually opt in to the Summer EBT (S-EBT) program, the Tennessee Justice Center and our partners continue to build a road for future policy wins. Each legislative session illuminates opportunities for progress and encourages us to persevere in the fight against child hunger

Two Tennessee grandparents who care for their 5 grandkids could see their SNAP benefits cut because of rules passed recently at the federal level, wiping out the support they need to feed their family. Congress has raised the age of those who are subject to work requirements for SNAP from 54 to age 64, which would force these two grandparents in Northeast Tennessee to return to work despite impossible conditions. Without SNAP, raising five grandchildren while managing chroni

The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session officially ended on Tuesday, April 22. While the session did not result...

Visiting the zoo, a museum or participating in other enrichment activities can be cost prohibitive for families with low incomes....

The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session officially ended on Thursday, April 25. While the session was not as successful...