Hungry Nebraskans may need to prove citizenship to access federally provided food. Food banks fear ‘significant strain.’

States can determine for themselves whether to create citizenship checks for food from the USDA. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has not decided whether to enforce citizenship requirements

July 16, 2026Updated: July 16, 2026
By Flatwater Free Press

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