Brandon Lipps

The USDA is reopening the public comment period to proposed changes to SNAP eligibility.   "New informational analysis estimates that for children in households found to have income and asset above SNAP statutory eligibility an estimated 96% of those children will remain eligible for free or reduced price meals if this proposed rule becomes final in its current form," said Deputy USDA Un

The USDA is reopening the public comment period to proposed changes to SNAP eligibility.   "New informational analysis estimates that for children in households found to have income and asset above SNAP statutory eligibility an estimated 96% of those children will remain eligible for free or reduced price meals if this proposed rule becomes final in its current form," said Deputy USDA Un

During the school year millions of  kids get free or reduced price lunches at school, and for many children, it may be the only nutritious meal they get. But what happens in the summer? “That is a very important question and a difficult one that we need to work together to solve, ”said Brandon Lipps, USDA food and nutrition service.  He told a house pan...

Of the SNAP benefits issued, how many are issued in error, either too low or too high?  The last time the USDA reported the error rate was for fiscal year 2014.  At that time, officials uncovered inconsistencies in the quality-control data coming from the various states.  The USD...

The Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services are announcing a new step in their joint development process for the dietary guidelines for Americans.   "For the first time, before I call for nominations, for the dietary guidelines advisory committee, the USDA and HHS are posting for public comment topics and supporting questions for scientific review that will support our develo