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Blog posts about special events, volunteer opportunities, and how to take action against hunger and poverty.
Thomas: Facing autism and homelessness without assistance
How can a person with a permanent disability but no family, income, or stable home get out of poverty without assistance? They can’t.
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!
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.
