** APRIL NEWSLETTER
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In this month's newsletter:
1. HFA Fights for Kids in Idaho
2. Volunteer Opportunity
3. Volunteer Spotlight
4. Summer EBT Update
5. HFA In the News
6. Hunger Fighter Resources
** HFA Fights for Kids in Idaho
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Last week, Republicans in the Idaho legislature dealt a major blow to hungry children throughout the state by voting down funding for the state’s Summer EBT program.
Our own Dawn Pierce, HFA’s National Community Organizing Manager, spoke with KTVB about why Summer EBT is so important.
Watch the Full Interview ([link removed])
At Hunger Free America, we won’t stop fighting until every child in this country has enough to eat.
Donate HERE ([link removed])
** Volunteer Opportunity
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Put those marketing skills to good use! We have virtual opportunities throughout the country. Email
[email protected] for more info.
** Volunteer Spotlight: Pam Leifer
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Meet Pam, a shining example of dedication in our AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer Program. She has made a significant impact through her role as a Vendor Relations Manager. Join Pam and others like her in our mission to fight hunger.
Get to know Pam Better ([link removed])
Explore volunteer opportunities nationwide, both in-person and virtual, by clicking the button below.
Volunteer Opportunities ([link removed])
** Summer EBT is Here to Stay!
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Beginning in Summer 2024, families will receive $40 per month per eligible child – a total of $120 for the summer – on an EBT food benefit card. These benefits, combined with other federal nutrition programs including SNAP ([link removed]) , WIC ([link removed]) , andsummer meal sites ([link removed]) , help ensure children’s access to healthy food while school is out.
Currently, 35 states have applied, and been approved, for the 2024 Summer EBT program
If your state is not on
the list ([link removed]) , contact your governor and demand that your state state opt into Summer EBT in 2025!
** HFA In the News
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Truthout
Republicans Aren’t Done Threatening the Hungry With Planned Cuts to Food Aid ([link removed])
Food Bank News
2H Heartland’s Moonshot Bid to Cut Hunger in Half ([link removed])
Raw StoryLet them eat GDP reports': 44 million Americans are food insecure ([link removed])
** Hunger Fighter Resources
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* 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.
Donate to Hunger Free America ([link removed])
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