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Tag Archives | hunger/food insecurity
Support new bills to enable grocery delivery for SNAP shoppers
The USDA announced that SNAP recipients in PA are allowed to use their benefits to buy groceries online. New legislation will help cover the costs of their delivery fees.
Poverty Amidst Pandemic: A Moral Response to COVID-19
Before COVID-19, nearly 700 people died every day because of poverty in this country. We must now protect the poor and the workers on the frontlines.
Mayor Peduto’s 2020 Pittsburgh budget fails to even mention poverty
Our executive director joined other members of the Economic Justice Circle in criticizing Mayor Peduto’s proposed 2020 budget.
Estimate doubles of hungry kids hurt by Trump ending “categorical eligibility”
The federal public comment period on a rule change to SNAP that would cut access to free school meals has been re-opened. The final day to comment is November 1!
Trump administration proposes yet another rule change to increase hunger and hardship
Pres. Trump wants to undercount people’s heating costs to decrease their food stamp benefits. Submit your comment before December 3!
Rhonda’s story: “The food stamp program saved my life!”
The paperwork required to apply for SNAP can pose an insurmountable barrier. We help people who are eligible but can’t get through all the red tape.
Trump administration’s “categorical eligibility” proposal will drastically cut SNAP access
A new Trump proposal would hugely increase hunger by kicking millions of Americans off food stamps and by making it harder to get nutrition assistance.
Retired nurse Toni Harper is still fighting for public health
“If you’ve ever suffered from hunger, you want to give back. I want to be an advocate and open doors for the next generation.”
2019 D-Jam provides community response to hunger
I’m often asked to explain who is hungry in our community and why. The answer is often not what people expect.
