This is a post from John Sayles, Vermont Foodbank CEO. How does the U.S. compare to other countries when it comes to hunger? Not just Germany (or other “social democratic” countries), but China or Slovenia? Not so well, it turns out. Share our Strength, a national anti-hunger organization has developed some provocative ads that turn [...]

John Sayles Joins Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) in DC, Calling on Congress to Extend – Not Cut – SNAP Benefits

admin2024-03-14T13:08:45-04:00October 28th, 2013|Press Releases|

(WASHINGTON) – On November 1st, the temporary benefit boost provided for in the 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is scheduled to expire and households across the country participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their monthly benefit sharply reduced. This substantial reduction on November 1st will leave many Americans unsure of [...]

What if other countries wanted to help?

What if other countries wanted to help?

John Sayles Joins Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) in DC, Calling on Congress to Extend – Not Cut – SNAP Benefits