From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): NOTE: You need not be Lutheran to use this tool. As Christians, we pray for daily bread, not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors. As Lutherans, we believe we are called to … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Throughout the pandemic, Congress and the Biden Administration demonstrated how government can be a source for good, lifting up millions of children and families. From the expanded Child Tax Credit to healthy school … Continued
Posted at https://frac.org/blog/endhungerendstigma BY FRAC PRESIDENT LUIS GUARDIA AND FRAC SENIOR NUTRITION POLICY AND RESEARCH ANALYST ALLISON LACKO In less than a month, COVID-19 shifted the economic stability of millions of people in America through health emergencies, job loss, restaurant sector … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): During this terrible pandemic, we have seen an unprecedented surge in Americans going without food. In the wealthiest country in the history of the world, that is simply unacceptable. President Biden’s Build Back … Continued
Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 8, 2021 — A report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) underscores the unacceptably high levels of food insecurity driven by COVID-19 during 2020, … Continued
From Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (https://www.hungerfreepa.org/): Last year, to meet surging demand, both SFPP and PASS received extra funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with SFPP getting a $15 million boost on top of the $18.188 … Continued
Food banks across Pennsylvania saw an explosion in their use in 2020 as the pandemic shuttered the economy and millions were put out of work. A year later, those same institutions, which already have helped millions, are still feeling the … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Thank you for being a caring and compassionate advocate for refugees. You know the importance of sharing your resources – whether that’s by amplifying refugee voices or with a donation – you take action. Your … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/01/22/biden-orders-food-aid-heralded-most-significant-anti-hunger-actions-modern-times Published on Friday, January 22, 2021 by Common Dreams The expected executive action comes as “families are struggling with food insecurity like never before.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer New Yorkers in need receive free produce, dry … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief package are underway between congressional leaders and the White House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has released a COVID-19 proposal that omits SNAP benefit boosts … Continued