Arlene, 77, is one of many struggling with food insecurity in Cass County. Seniors are especially vulnerable to food insecurity. In Feeding America West Michigan’s 40-county service area, approximately 46,800 seniors are food insecure.
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Take a Stand: Tell Your Legislator to Support Hunger Relief
Right now, 42 million Americans are at risk of hunger. They rely on nonprofit organizations like Feeding America to make ends meet. Many of them also look to public food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for … Continue reading
Take Action: Tell Your Legislators to Oppose Cuts to Hunger Relief
The White House just released its 2018 budget, and it includes deep cuts to hunger relief programs, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Proposed Budget Targets Hunger-Relief Program for Big Cuts
More than 43 million Americans receive food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the same program the White House hopes to cut by 25 percent over the next decade.
What’s the Best Way to Get SNAP Users to Eat Healthy?
Millions of Americans get help buying groceries from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With diabetes, obesity, and other diet-related illnesses widespread among all Americans, our country has a vested interest in making sure they’re eating healthy food.
Should Food Stamp Users Be Able to Order Food Online?
For people with busy schedules, ordering food online and having it delivered to your door is a convenient way to keep the fridge stocked with healthy food.