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To say that most American political discourse takes place at the intellectual level of baboons would be an insult to baboons. Baboons are capable of handling two-factor reasoning problems: if I eat all the bananas now, I’ll have none left … Continue reading →

MIAMI — Ushered in amid promises that it would save taxpayers money and deter drug users, a Florida law requiring drug tests for people who seek welfare benefits resulted in no direct savings, snared few drug users and had no … Continue reading →

SNAP Call-In Days – Tuesday, April 17 Through Thursday, April 19 – Strengthen and Protect Our Nation’s First Line of Defense Against Hunger Both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are poised to take up SNAP legislation in the coming … Continue reading →

The new documentary, “Hunger Hits Home,” takes a first-hand look at the crisis of childhood hunger in America through the eyes of the parents, children, anti-hunger activists, educators and politicians on the frontlines of the battle. The film is part … Continue reading →

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides a fresh fruit or vegetable snack to all students in participating schools.  The goal of this program is to increase the variety of fruits and vegetables children consume, create healthier school food … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — A new study by the Agriculture Department has found that food stamps, one of the country’s largest social safety net programs, reduced the poverty rate substantially during the recent recession. The food stamp program, formally known as the … Continue reading →

In 2009 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was responsible for lifting the income of 3.6 million Americans over the poverty line, providing an average of less than $300 in monthly food stamps to families in need. In 2010 this program … Continue reading →

The Budget for All puts Americans back to work, charts a path to responsible deficit reduction, enhances our economic competitiveness, rebuilds the middle class and invests in our future.  The proposed budget makes no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social … Continue reading →

Let Them Eat Cupcakes (aka The Cupcake Project), combines performance, outreach and installation to create a sobering commentary about the scale of hunger in the United States. During her one-night-only appearance on April 6 from 8-10 p.m., Tobias will barter … Continue reading →

The elementary kids crowd around the table in the late afternoon to snack on string cheese and juice. Later, they’ll eat a taco and corn dinner at this Capitol West Boys & Girls Club in Salt Lake City. With nearly … Continue reading →