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Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid sounds alarm for advocates

Cindy Gonzalez
Posted 7/23/26

LINCOLN — The number of Nebraskans receiving public food aid has declined nearly 17%, or by about 25,000 people, since last July when Congress approved a massive 2025 tax and spending cuts package, according to newly released data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. May through June marked the sharpest single month participation […]

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