February Newsletter
In this month's newsletter:
1. Celebrating Success: Annual MLK Serve-A-Thon
2. Highlighting Black Leaders this February
3. Fridays for Good: Your Impact Matters
4. Summer EBT Update
5. Advocate for The Farm Bill
6. NYC Hunger Fighter Resources

Celebrating Success: MLK Serve-A-Thon
The MLK Serve-a-thon at Hunger Free America was a huge success, thanks to our dedicated team, generous donors, collaborative partners, and selfless volunteers. Your support was instrumental in this achievement, leaving a lasting impact on our organization and the lives of those we serve
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Learn More About the Serve-A-Thon ([link removed])
Check out the link below to watch our MLK Day panel discussion, spotlighting author Jonathan Eig, Episcopal priest Kelly Brown Douglas, and social justice leaders Jondhi Harrell and Dennis G. Serrette. Their collective expertise covers racial reconciliation, womanist theology, social justice, the Black church, and ending mass incarceration.
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MLK Jr. Day Panel ([link removed])

Highlighting Black Leaders This February
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This month is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the significant contributions and accomplishments of remarkable Black leaders. Over the next few weeks, we'll be commemorating these individuals on our various social media platforms. Join us in recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history.

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Fridays For Good: Your Impact Matters!
Get Ready to Make a Difference!
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Hunger Free America's Fridays For Good - Food Finder Verification Event is your opportunity to make a real impact. Learn about our mission, gain valuable skills through our food finder verification training, and work alongside us to update the crucial USDA Hunger Hotline database.

Let's make a difference together!
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USDA to Launch Summer EBT Program This Year

The USDA is spearheading a new initiative known as the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT). Scheduled to commence in the summer of 2024, the program's objective is to amplify the effectiveness of our summer nutrition programs. The Summer EBT provides grocery benefits to low-income households with school-aged children during their summer vacation.

35 States, as well as several US Territories and Tribal Nations, have opted into the program. You can see if your state is participating HERE ([link removed]) .

If your state is not on the list, contact your governor and demand that your state state opt into Summer EBT in 2025!
Advocate for Hunger Relief: Support Snap Expansion in the Farm Bill!
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The Farm Bill is a powerful tool in the fight against hunger. It includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as the Food Stamp program, with a budget of $147 billion this year. This amount is much larger than what charities contribute to addressing hunger. The bill authorizes major hunger-fighting programs, excluding school meals and WIC for pregnant people and young children. It also supports programs helping low-income individuals get more fresh produce at farmers markets. The Farm Bill is crucial in ending hunger in the U.S. and making sure everyone can access healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.

Learn more about the importance of the Farm Bill and HFA's recommendations for this year's bill HERE ([link removed]) .
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Hunger Fighter Resources
* Apply to be an AmeriCorps VISTA member with our NYC team ([link removed]) ! We have open positions on our Volunteerism, Benefits Access, and Data teams.
* Share the contact information for our Benefits Access ([link removed]) team in your community. Anyone looking for help applying for SNAP or WIC, or applying for SNAP recertification can email us at [email protected] ([link removed]) or call (646) 355-1475.
* Do you run a food pantry or other feeding program? Make sure you're in our online database ([link removed]) ! Contact our Data Director, Angelica, at [email protected] ([link removed]) for more information.

At Hunger Free America, we are so grateful for all of the support you've given us. Help us continue our important work in the new year.
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