Federal Food Programs provide important health and nutrition benefits to children, women, the elderly, and families in need. Need help accessing Federal Food Programs, like SNAP, WIC
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The 2014 Farm Bill: A Reflection After 40 Years of Advocacy
Siena Chrisman
By WhyHunger Executive Director Bill Ayres Having worked to end hunger and poverty for the last 40 years, I know that the passage of a
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On the Verge of a New Food and Farm Bill
Siena Chrisman
After two years and two failed attempts, Congress is on the verge of passing a new (food and) farm bill. The farm bill ultimately is
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Charity Can’t Fill in for a Shut Down Government
Christine Binder
Since the federal government shut down yesterday, the National Hunger Hotline has already begun to receive calls from people impacted, including a furloughed federal worker
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SNAP Advocacy Resource Roundup
Christine Binder
In July, the Texas Food Bank Network unveiled a new website, StopTheHungerClock.org, to bring public awareness to the time remaining— 69 days as of August
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Farm Bill Update: National Call-In Day
Liz Joyce
Cuts to nutrition assistance for struggling families are unacceptable. You can help: Here's the latest Farm Bill action from our friends at Half in Ten. Urge
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On the Front Lines – Every Day
Christine Binder
When I caught up with Reverend Ann Kansfield on Wednesday afternoon, she was just about to begin preparations for that evening’s community dinner. Despite its
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Food Stamp Furor
Siena Chrisman
This afternoon, the full Senate passed its version of the food and farm bill, missing an opportunity to improve the nation's health and environment, reduce
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Summer Meals: Spread the Word
India Rodgers
Summer brings the highest rates of childhood hunger in the U.S. With children out of school, those that receive free school breakfast and lunch are
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Food Stamps Working as Designed
Alison Cohen
In response to the editorial, “Food Stamp Nation,” published in the Wall Street Journal on January 20, 2012, WhyHunger’s Alison Cohen, Director of Programs, wrote
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