San Diego Hunger Coalition’s Post

Oregonians- even though it's a short legislative session this year, important anti-hunger opportunities are eat stake Please consider following the link to ask your representative to fund Summer EBT (here's why: https://lnkd.in/gpeRZfuq)

The Legislative Session is upon us and we must continue the dialogue about the necessity of advocating for policy changes. In short: food assistance alone cannot end hunger in our communities. We have to take action to prevent hunger from happening in the first place, requiring a systemic approach. Learn more about our 2024 anti-hunger policy priorities and take action at https://lnkd.in/g52WseqE ⤵️

Please find an interesting blog post below 👇, Recommended by Total Books Accountants, Bookkeepers & Tax advisers. Collaborative Project Sees 1,200 Monthly Meals Provided to Target Food Insecurity A collaboration involving businesses, public sector and third sector organisations is seeing 1,200 frozen meals distributed to Newport residents struggling with food insecurity. A total of 600 meals have already been received by the Collection Point and distributed by local community organisations. Analysis shows that two out of 10 households in the UK are experiencing food insecurity. Research also shows that the rate of food insecurity is set to reach its highest level since 1999 by 2028, with 170,000 more children set to be living in relative poverty than in 2021. https://bit.ly/3V0qmnd #MealDistribution #ChildPoverty #FightingHunger #MealDonations #SupportingFamilies #BuildingCommunity

Please find an interesting blog post below 👇, Recommended by Total Books Accountants, Bookkeepers & Tax advisers. Collaborative Project Sees 1,200 Monthly Meals Provided to Target Food Insecurity A collaboration involving businesses, public sector and third sector organisations is seeing 1,200 frozen meals distributed to Newport residents struggling with food insecurity. A total of 600 meals have already been received by the Collection Point and distributed by local community organisations. Analysis shows that two out of 10 households in the UK are experiencing food insecurity. Research also shows that the rate of food insecurity is set to reach its highest level since 1999 by 2028, with 170,000 more children set to be living in relative poverty than in 2021. https://bit.ly/3V0qmnd #MealDistribution #ChildPoverty #FightingHunger #MealDonations #SupportingFamilies #BuildingCommunity

Someday, and I hope it’s soon, government officials will come to understand that the provision of food is the smallest investment with the biggest impact. Someday, I hope that government, healthcare, and insurance companies will understand that food resources should be the first line of defense for better education, mental health, and disease prevention. Someday, I hope that hunger is extinct. Until that day, I will continue to fight for food security.

Food insecurity impacts 13 million children across the nation. With the cost of food on the rise and kids out of school, more families are relying on local food pantries and programs like SUN Bucks, the newest federal food assistance program. Yet, governors in 12 states—including 4 of the 6 states with the highest rates of food insecurity—have opted out of this crucial summer food benefits program, leaving 9.5 million students without access to this critical aid. Programs designed to alleviate poverty and hunger are commonsense solutions to ensure every child and family has the support they need. Read more in USA TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eJTYfqPK

We are in a hunger crisis and New Yorkers are experiencing food insecurity at a strikingly disproportionate rate.   The pandemic caused a drastic increase in food insecurity and the numbers have been getting worse as government support wanes. Since July of 2021, NYS has seen an 87% increase in the number of people without enough to eat over a 1-week period compared to 35% nationwide.   Support frontline community food providers as they work to meet the increasing need. https://lnkd.in/ea3Fdj3G

Given increased food insecurity in the state, the 2024 Maryland legislative session presented crucial opportunities to strengthen and expand hunger programs at the state level. Maryland has a particularly short session, with only 90 days from early January to early April. The 500+ bills that passed this year are currently being signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore. The two key priorities for Maryland Hunger Solutions this year were (1) increasing the Maryland SNAP minimum benefit to $95 per month, and (2) implementing universal school meals in Maryland. Learn more in a blog about the key priorities and ways to take action. https://lnkd.in/eSp-J6Fe

In all my years working in the non profit space I have maintained that in general the United States doesn't not have resources, knowledge or capacity problem. Those living in poverty aren't personally failing. We in the United States of America have a systemic access problem! As this relates to food security we should all subscribe to the basic right that "we all deserve to eat"! Hunger is a persistent issue despite food abundance here in the US. I have great respect for the work and writing of Anina Estrem, give this article a read which outlines the framework for food security and where we should begin to find a true solution. Availability Access Knowledge Stability https://lnkd.in/dWuSw2pa #nutritionsecurity #foodaccess