The Gazette

Iowa to participate in Summer EBT in 2026 after state program reached far fewer children

DES MOINES — Iowa announced on Monday that it will return to a federal summer food assistance program, while tying the program’s $40 per month per child to Iowa’s new healthy foods initiative. The ...
Yahoo

Iowa families, food banks favor Summer EBT as state opts back into program

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa is reversing course on summer food assistance, opting back into the Summer EBT program after replacing it with state-run alternatives. Iowa families and food banks are ...
ABC Kcrg 9

Iowa returns to Summer EBT program after one-year absence

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa will return to the federal Summer EBT program this year after opting out last year in favor of a state-run alternative. The Reynolds Administration announced Monday ...
KCCI Des Moines

Iowa joins federal Summer EBT program for healthy food access

HAS HINDERED THEIR SEARCH FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. WELL, THE STATE OF IOWA WILL OFFICIALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL SUMMER EBT PROGRAM THIS SUMMER. THE USDA APPROVED A WAIVER TO ALIGN THE FEDERAL PROGRAM ...