2 10, 2013

Government Shutdown Impact

2017-11-08T16:16:58-05:00October 2nd, 2013|Support Our Work, Take Action|

This is information on how a prolonged government shutdown could impact nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC and Meals on Wheels.  We received this information from Feeding America, the nationwide network of food banks, of which the Vermont Foodbank is a member. SNAP SNAP has statutory authority to continue distributing benefits during October. This authority [...]

27 02, 2013

Sequestration forces more Vermonters into poverty

2017-11-08T16:17:09-05:00February 27th, 2013|Take Action|

If Congress does not take bipartisan action on the federal budget this week, “sequestration” (DC-speak for deep, mandatory budget cuts) will go into effect.   The budget cuts amount to $85 billion and will have disturbing effects on the economy, the nation’s poor, and the work of the Vermont Foodbank. In Mother Jones, Erica Eichelberger  (“12 Ways the [...]

6 02, 2013

Resources for 100 Meetings for Hunger

2017-11-08T16:17:09-05:00February 6th, 2013|About Hunger, Events, Support Our Work, Take Action|

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 is Hunger Awareness Day and we're scheduling 100 Meetings for Hunger with Vermont legislators.  Last week, we posted details about how to get involved.  This week, we have some resources for you to use. VERMONT FOODBANK FAST FACTS (download the pdf here) HUNGER IN VERMONT  – FACT SHEET (download the pdf [...]

2 01, 2013

Impact of Fiscal Cliff Agreement on Charitable Food

2017-11-08T16:17:10-05:00January 2nd, 2013|Take Action|

On January 1, Congress passed an agreement to avert the “Fiscal Cliff” and prevent tax rates from rising on 98% of Americans.  As part of the deal, the automatic spending cuts (sequestration) that were scheduled to go into effect on January 1 have been postponed for two months.  The measure also included [...]

28 11, 2012

America’s National Call-In Day is TODAY!

2017-11-08T16:17:11-05:00November 28th, 2012|Events, Take Action|

Join Feeding America’s National Call-in Day on November 28 Spread the word and take action With Congress back in session, the top priority is addressing the looming “Fiscal Cliff.” Congress must also decide whether to complete the Farm Bill reauthorization or delay it until next year. While the path forward remains unclear, [...]

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