State Legislature urged to address food insecurity and expand SNAP eligibility in state

This resolution (HJR 171) urges the Alabama legislature to take specific actions to address food insecurity and support Black farmers. It recommends expanding SNAP eligibility by raising income thresholds and reducing barriers, investing in nutrition incentive programs like Double Bucks, adopting Summer EBT for children, and supporting Black farmers through equitable land access and credit. The resolution also proposes creating a Food Security & Equity Task Force and funding universal school meals. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law but formally asks the legislature to consider these policy changes.