Posted at http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-supports/in-focus/d-snap-provides-food-in-time-of-disaster AUG 30, 2017 By Victoria Palacio Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Houston and the Texas coast are still experiencing severe flooding, with more rain expected in … Continued
Thanks to Rev. Karl Jones for sharing this important information. From the “About Us” page of their website: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD), an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters, provides a … Continued
Here are links and other options for denominationally-based emergency and disaster relief services that are providing help for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Below are some agencies and emergency funds located in Houston and the surrounding area. Find … Continued
My thoughts are with the people of Houston in the wake of this devastating storm. While my heart is heavy looking at the images of stranded families and damaged neighborhoods, I’m in awe of the bravery of first responders and … Continued
Thanks to the Coalition for Low Income Pennsylvanians (CLIP) for alerting us to this article. July 31, 2017 The Conversation By Laura Hussey President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would slice US$21.7 billion over a decade, or 13.1 percent, from Temporary Assistance … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-08-08/climate-change-air-quality/research-suggests-hunger-a-side-effect-of-climate-change/a58898-1 August 8, 2017 – Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Research suggests higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are likely to reduce nutrients in food. (David Fulmer/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Newly Released FRAC SNAP Maps Tool Highlights SNAP’s Importance — Especially in Small Towns and Rural Areas Members of Congress are home for the August recess. Now is an opportune time to … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 — Households in counties determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to be rural and small town are more likely to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): On July 18 African American clergy from across the country descended on Capitol Hill and held a press conference followed by meetings and civil disobedience to protest unjust budget proposals. These include: Cuts to … Continued
By Maripat Pileggi Each year, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania families struggle to keep the heat on in their homes when the cold weather sets in. In some cases, they may face sickness or even death as they suffer without heat. … Continued