food deserts

Thousands of schools, farmers and food pantries in the Midwest and Great Plains planned on federal dollars over the next year to support local food purchases. And then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut the programs.

More states in the Midwest and Great Plains are trying to support rural, independent grocery stores through tailored grant programs. Advocates say these businesses are vital for rural communities to thrive.

Most other states have expanded limits on the value of savings and assets people can own and still get food stamps.

The goal of the program was to address food deserts in the city and county, mainly by providing refrigerators and freezers to stores.

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