From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 farm bill, is a major piece of legislation that reauthorizes many agriculture and nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As our nation’s … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which would reauthorize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If enacted, the changes proposed by Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) would add red tape to SNAP and … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): House Bill Threatens to Deny Food to 2 MILLION People Take Action NOW: Call Your Rep!: On Tuesday, May 8th, we all need to call our members of Congress and tell them to “Vote NO on … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): We are writing today to ask you to oppose HB 1875 — the Accelerated Eviction bill! HB 1875 is currently being considered by the House Urban Affairs Committee. The Accelerated Eviction Bill shortens the time period … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “I am a single mother of a daughter who is immune compromised and cannot attend public schools. We get by with help from my family, freelance work from home when I can get it, and Medicaid … Continued
From Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (http://www.hungerfreepa.org/): State legislators have proposed a dangerous bill (H.B. 1659) that would demonize poor families and cut off their access to help with basic needs. We need your help to stop it in its tracks. Take action … Continued
Posted at http://www.frac.org/news/not-broken-fix-draft-farm-bill-puts-unnecessary-burdens-low-income-people Statement attributed to James D. Weill, president, Food Research & Action Center WASHINGTON, April 12, 2018 — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s most critical anti-hunger program — primarily supports working families earning low … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/03/09/real-reasoning-behind-medicaid-work-requirements/#.WqahSGrwYdU By Lecia Imbery March 9, 2018 Back in January, I wrote a piece for this blog about a move by the Trump administration to allow states to impose work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Since then, three states – Kentucky, Indiana, … Continued
CHN is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, and energetic individual to fill the permanent, full-time position of Administrative/Communications Associate. We are seeking someone to carry out essential administrative tasks and to play a key role in building visibility in social … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): As different communities across the U.S. confront the forces that inflict great misery on human life and dignity, a clear moral and religious truth is also emerging. The people and struggles that make up … Continued