Pres. Trump wants to undercount people’s heating costs to decrease their food stamp benefits. The 60-day window to oppose this rule change has begun.
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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
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.
Power of the Pen participants submit public comments to keep immigrant families together
Dozens of people joined us and our allies to take action against another cruel immigration proposal by the Trump administration.
Trying to save cash assistance for the poorest Pennsylvanians
A state-wide coalition has been trying to save a public program that helps the most vulnerable. But our opponents are equally determined.
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.”
Power of the Pen: Is raising the minimum wage enough?
Attendees at this monthly event write letters pushing for specific policies to address hunger and poverty. Frank conversation is part of that.
Power of the Pen participants submit public comments to protect SNAP
Most Americans understand that hunger doesn’t help people find jobs. It was time to make that clear to the Trump administration.
Food assistance for the hungry shouldn’t have a time limit
Don’t let Washington officials take food away from 755,000 people, including 90,000 in PA. Help stop Pres. Trump’s latest attack on people in poverty.
Power of the Pen participants speak out against the government shutdown
On February 7, we launched our new monthly action series to use letters to elected officials and newspapers as a way to take action against hunger.
We must protect General Assistance for the most vulnerable
After years of advocacy and a PA Supreme Court ruling, General Assistance has been reinstated in PA. But it’s now at risk of being eliminated again.
