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Foodlinks America - March 31, 2006

In this issue:

• TEFAP Web Site Updated
• Low Rates, Paperwork Cutting Meals for Children
• WIC Faces Convenience versus Cost Dilemma
• Commodity Purchases May Be In Jeopardy
• School Food News and Notes
• Numbers That Tell A Story
• Local Chefs Serve Shelter Children
• Reader Response and Clarification
• Obesity Round-Up
• Reports from the Field
• Small Bites
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Foodlinks America - March 17, 2006

In this issue:

· Congress Wary of More Budget Cuts in 2007
· CFNP Loss Will Diminish State Anti-Hunger Services
· Food Stamp Briefs
· Farmers’ Market Funds and Resources Offered by USDA
· Innovative CSA Being Tested in Maine
· Child Nutrition Eligibility Guidelines Updated
· Obesity Round-Up
· Reports from the Field
· Small Bites
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Foodlinks America - March 3, 2006

In this issue:

· Fiscal 2007 Budget and Appropriations Processes Get Underway
· Proposed Elimination of Commodity Program Questioned
· Wal-Mart Tests Alternative Help for Food Banks
· Food Bank Network Tallies 25 Million Served
· Food Program Spending Continues Record Growth
· Food Donation Tax Incentive Still in Play
· TEFAP Commodity Updates
· Funding Opportunities
· Reports from the Field
· Small Bites
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