Iowa to scrap Healthy Kids Iowa in favor of federal program

State restrictions on sugary drinks and snacks will apply to the program

Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Posted 12/23/25

Eligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throughout the summer now that Iowa plans to participate in the federal summer feeding program.

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