Healthy Kids Iowa program fed thousands, but not enough, advocates say - The Daily Iowan

Healthy Kids Iowa program fed thousands, but not enough, advocates say - The Daily Iowan

Anti-hunger advocates say the Healthy Kids Iowa program, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ summer nutrition program created to replace Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, was burdensome and ineffective at reaching families who needed assistance. Reynolds announced earlier this year that the partnership between the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services would allocate $900,000 to provide Iowa children with healthy food options over the summer. Health…