Across Kentucky, rising food prices, the loss of expanded free school meals, and back-to-school expenses are placing increasing pressure on family budgets. For households already living paycheck to paycheck, even modest increases in costs can force difficult choices between groceries and necessities like rent, utilities, transportation, and medicine. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is more than a food assistance program.  It helps children grow and learn, improves [...]