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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

We need to ensure that those going through difficult times can feed their families healthy, nutritious food. By working as a team, and with the Summer Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), we can accomplish these goals.

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SNAP Outreach

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income Americans buy foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains that they need for good health. With SNAP, low-income Americans get an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to buy food at the grocery store. SNAP also has healthy eating and nutrition programs.

The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Program works with state and local agencies, advocates, employers, community and faith-based organizations, and others to reach out to eligible low-income citizens who are not currently participating in SNAP. Learn more about outreach here.

VISTA Summer Associates Fight Child Hunger in Ohio

Ending Hunger

Nearly half of Ohio’s school children qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, and many of these children do not have access to adequate nutrition during the summer months. This lack of access to adequate nutrition has been linked to poorer academic performance, which can easily perpetuate the vicious cycle of poverty.

Posted on 7/26/2012

Food Insecurity Hits Kids Hard

Ending Hunger

It seems improbable in a country where 90 million of its citizens are battling obesity that 49 million are also having food security issues, however, that’s the reality in the United States today. And more than 16 million of our most-vulnerable residents -- America’s children --are paying the price.

Posted on 7/20/2012

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