Dossier
Food security crisis
Coverage of Food security crisis in the Nexus archive.
U.S. Conference of Mayorsorganization1Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programtopic1One Big Beautiful Bill Acttopic1SNAPtopic1United States Senate agriculture committeeorganization1Baltimoreplace1Las Vegasplace1Oklahoma Cityplace1St. Louisplace1Israelplace1Lebanonplace1United Nationsorganization1Southern Lebanonplace1Displacement crisistopic1
- Citing a hunger ‘crisis,’ US mayors call for end to federal SNAP cuts
Over 200 U.S. mayors are urging the federal government to reverse cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The law requires states to fund some SNAP benefits starting in 2027 and imposes new eligibility and work requirements, leading to over 4 million Americans losing benefits and increased pressure on food banks.
- Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon
Israel has conducted strikes on residential areas in southern Lebanon, resulting in home destruction. The UN reports Lebanon is experiencing both a displacement crisis and a worsening food security crisis.