"Partnerships with state governments as well as faith and community-based organizations will help to give families access to needed nutrition assistance."

"This achievement indicates continued focus on customer service and providing critical nutrition assistance to those most in need."

In total, the federal government spent $1.509 billion on nutrition assistance to these U.S. territories.

Families who have moved from welfare to work and are struggling with the high costs of child care could lose nutrition assistance.

"The pilot programs under this announcement today further advance our mission of ensuring nutrition assistance for all those who are eligible."

The task force recommends increased state spending for prenatal care and child health, nutrition assistance and early childhood education.

Food stamp benefits provide critical nutrition assistance to low income seniors, families, and children.

Mr. President, we have here about $28 billion of cuts in nutrition assistance.

The Legislature voted a $9 million increase in nutrition assistance for women, infants and children.

Funding for nutrition assistance has increased to $60.1 billion - a 76 percent increase since 2001.