Nebraska’s food assistance program is in freefall, with nearly 6,000 fewer people receiving aid in just two months—the steepest drop since 2014. Advocates blame new federal rules and overly strict state verification, which are delaying approvals and straining families already battling rising grocery costs. Processing times have ballooned, even for expedited cases, raising suspicions of intentional barriers. While state officials say they’re complying with federal mandates and boast a low error rate, critics argue the focus on precision is leaving real need unmet. Stories like Malissa Lang’s—whose husband’s medical paperwork got lost in the system—highlight the human cost of these bureaucratic hurdles.
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