Impact of Texas' Decision on Federal Summer EBT Program

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What does $120 represent for Santa Salazar?

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A week's worth of groceries

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Why is the $120 particularly important during the summer for Salazar?

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The school cafeteria where she works is closed

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What is the purpose of the federal Summer EBT program?

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To provide $120 per child over the summer for groceries

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How much federal funding did Texas lawmakers walk away from?

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$450 million

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What reason was given for Texas not participating in the Summer EBT program?

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission was overwhelmed

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What impact does the decision have on food pantries?

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Increased demand with fewer resources

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What message does the rejection of funds send to Texas children?

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They are not a priority

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What was one of the factors attributed to the decision not to participate in the program?

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The state's biennial legislative process focusing on future budgets

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What did advocates do to try to secure funding for the Summer EBT program?

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Pushed for the funding through a supplemental bill

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What has happened to federal food aid recently?

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It has been cut