Tag: food_assistance

• Governor Spanberger Urges Families to Apply for SUN Bucks Before August 31 Deadline

  20 Aug 2026 2:09 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Governor Abigail Spanberger encourages eligible Virginia families to apply for the SUN Bucks summer nutrition program, offering a $120 benefit per child, before the August 31 deadline. Over 628,000 children have already received aid.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEducation VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerSUN BucksSummer NutritionFood AssistanceApplication DeadlineSNAP EBT

• Governor Spanberger Marks 15 Years of SNAP at Virginia Farmers Markets Amid Federal Cuts

  4 Aug 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Governor Abigail Spanberger celebrates 15 years of SNAP benefits at Virginia farmers markets, boosting access to fresh food for 155,000 Virginians and the economy. This milestone occurs as federal cuts threaten food assistance for thousands.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureSocial Issues VirginiaSNAPFarmers MarketsAbigail SpanbergerFood AssistanceEconomic ImpactFederal Funding

• Virginia SUN Bucks Program Returns, Fairfax County Announces Key Dates and Events

  13 Jul 2026 3:47 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

  Virginia SUN Bucks returns to help families with summer groceries, with automatic enrollment for many. Fairfax County also announces real estate tax deadlines, a new cycling guide, a short story contest, and the AccessAbility Fairfax event on July 30.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesEducationState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Virginia SUN BucksFairfax CountyFood AssistanceSummer ProgramsReal Estate TaxesCommunity EventsCyclingFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA

• Governor Spanberger Mobilizes Virginia Against Federal Healthcare and Food Cuts

  10 Jul 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is taking action to protect residents from federal healthcare and food assistance cuts. The state budget allocates $1 billion, including funds for Medicaid and ACA Marketplace coverage, amidst concerns over President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues VirginiaHealthcareMedicaidAffordable Care ActFederal cutsGovernor SpanbergerFood assistance

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