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Pathways Forward: School Meals Legislation in Tennessee
The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session officially ended on Tuesday, April 22. While the session did not result...

Lily Marcum
1 day ago3 min read
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Beyond Health Outcomes: How Access to Health Insurance and Nutrition Can Improve Economic Wellbeing, Educational Success, and Community Safety
Please click below to read the PDF of this report.

Delaram Takyar, J.D., Ph.D.
May 121 min read
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State Failures Leave Tennessee Mother Without Food for Months - How TJC Helped Restore Vital SNAP Benefits
The State continues to fail some Tennessee families, leaving them without SNAP benefits that they are eligible to receive....

TJC
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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The Fight for SNAP Benefits in Tennessee
During the Federal Public Health Emergency declared for COVID-19, which ended May 11, 2023, many people applied for and received SNAP...

TJC
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Pathways Forward: School Meals Legislation in Tennessee
The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session officially ended on Thursday, April 25. While the session was not as successful...

Kate Goodin
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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Tennessee's SNAP Recertification Issues: How TJC Helped
Tennessee’s Department of Human Services has been battling a severe SNAP application and recertification backlog since June of 2023,...

TJC
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Portland, TN Mom's Story Shows Need for Fully Funding WIC
A Portland, Tennessee mom is one of 133,000 who could see important nutrition support cut. She is caring for her infant child and is...

TJC
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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How TJC Helped Elizabeth Secure SNAP Benefits for Her Grandchildren
As the primary caregiver for her four grandchildren, Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin knows the importance of the federal nutrition programs for...

TJC
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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