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Tag Archives: Congress
SNAP/Food Stamp Program Imperative To Alleviating U.S. Hunger
Great information from our friends at FRAC, the Food Research and Action Center: USDA researchers, using Current Population Survey data to examine SNAP’s effect on poverty from 2000 to 2009, found that the prevalence of poverty declined an average of … Continue reading
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Tagged Administrative, Children, Congress, Food, FRAC, Hunger, Legislative, Poverty, Research, SNAP
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Long Lines For Free School Meals, Thanks to The Economy
The number of students receiving free or reduced-price school lunches rose to 21 million last school year, up from 18 million in 2006-07. That number represents a 17 percent increase, according to an analysis by The New York Times of … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger, Legislation, Lifestyle
Tagged Administrative, Advocacy, Children, Congress, Food, Hunger, Legislative, Nutrition, Poverty, SNAP, South Florida
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USDA Pilot Program For School Universal Meal Service
The USDA has announced a pilot program for a Universal Meal Service option to boost school meal participation in high-poverty areas. Ten states were selected as finalists to participate in an innovative universal free meal service option designed to make … Continue reading
Now A Jilted Lover: President’s Budget Calls For Cuts In Support For Nonprofits
So much for the Valentine’s love: As reported here by the The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Obama administration’s budget for fiscal year 2012 includes, among other things, a proposal to cap the value of itemized deductions, including those for charitable … Continue reading
Valentine Love: President’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Includes Restoration of SNAP Cuts
As reported by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the proposed 2012 budget released by President Barack Obama on Febuary 14th, 2011, provides strong support for the federal nutrition programs and the anticipated growth in those programs – especially … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, FRAC, Hunger, Legislative, Nutrition, Reauthorization, SNAP
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization Now Law
As reported by the Food Research and Action Center, President Obama signed into law the new Child Nutrition Reauthorization law on December 14th. Titled The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, it broadens the Afterschool Meal Program to cover all 50 states … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy, Community, Congress, FRAC, Legislative, Reauthorization
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Poverty Soars, the Suffering of Kids And Families Increases
The American Community Survey for 2009, released on September 28th by the U.S. Census Bureau is out, the numbers are in, and the crisis of Poverty in the United States reaches new heights. Lots of links are included below to follow … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Health, Poverty, Research, The Real World
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Help Pass a Comprehensive Child Nutrition Bill – Get on the Phone!
Call your House Member and the White House during the summer recess to urge passage of H.R. 5504 without SNAP benefit cuts. Call toll-free, 1-877-425-4810, to connect to your Representative. The number at the White House switchboard is 202-456-1414.
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Tagged Advocacy, Community, Congress, Food, Hunger, Legislative, Reauthorization, SNAP
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End Childhood Hunger Advocacy Center 