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The Fight to End Hunger in America
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In this month's newsletter:
1. Spring is in the Air
2. Fight Back Against SNAP Cuts
3. Join the AmeriCorps Summer Program
4. Skilled Volunteer Opportunity for 55+
5. Join Us at Our Spring Gala!
6. Hunger Hotline: A Closer Look
7. Hunger Fighter Resources
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As the weather warms up, green markets and farmers markets are an excellent source of fresh fruit and vegetables. You can use SNAP/ EBT while supporting local farmers!
Learn more here: https://www.usdalocalfoodportal.com |
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Fight Back Against SNAP Cuts
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As Congress debates the Farm Bill this year, which is responsible for most major domestic hunger programs, we urge you to contact your local representatives and ask them to protect SNAP.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly called the Food Stamp program) is budgeted to spend $147 billion this year, dwarfing the role of charity in fighting hunger. Sign our petition to support HFA's Farm Bill priorities.
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Join the AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Program
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The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program is a short-term, summer only compliment to the full-year VISTA program.
Summer Associates expand and support the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and nutrition education programming, improve awareness of nutritious food options at farmers’ markets, and raise awareness of and eliminate barriers to SNAP and other food/nutrition-access services.
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Skilled Volunteer Opportunity for 55+
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Volunteers needed! Hunger Free America is looking for people aged 55+ to share their time, passion, and talents by joining us to fulfill our mission of ending domestic hunger. Through this flexible program, sponsored by AmeriCorps Seniors, volunteers can apply their skills (in-person or virtually) to support local anti-hunger charities. Interested volunteers should email Jessica, [email protected] |
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Join Us at Our Spring Gala!
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For 40 years, Hunger Free America has been a tireless champion in the fight for economic, racial, and food justice. Our 2023 Spring Benefit will be held on May 11th from 6-9 pm at The View at The Battery in New York City. We hope you'll join us!
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Hunger Hotline: A Closer Look
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The USDA National Hunger Hotline is a resource operated by Hunger Free America to connect individuals and families to emergency food providers and social services.
Last month the hotline received 2,089 calls from 52 different states/territories.
1,347 of callers were referred to SNAP resources, 780 and 665 were connected to a local food pantry or food bank (respectively).
If you need help, call: 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish)
representatives are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.
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- Do you run a food pantry or other feeding program? Make sure you're in our online database! Contact our Data Director, Angelica, at [email protected] for more information.
- Want to make a difference? Check out Volunteer resources on our website.
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