The 19th annual Empty Bowls – a community meal to fight hunger in the region – will be this March. Every year, attendees get to take home a beautiful ceramic bowl. This wouldn’t be possible without the creative help and enthusiasm of local students. Tonight you can see some of them in action.
Take Action: Stop the compromise Farm Bill!
Food stamps help to lift millions of Americans – including children – out of poverty. Yet Congress is considering billions of dollars in cuts to this critical program. Take action today, tomorrow, and the rest of the month to stop them!
Poverty’s effect on the brain
Poverty alters the brain, and in ways you may not have realized. New research paints a picture of a day in the life of someone in need. No matter your income, it may seem familiar. The only difference is that for people living in poverty, there’s often no way out.