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How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity Food assistance programs can have a profound impact on families’ dignity and well-being, but relying solely on these programs can lead to feelings of shame and powerlessness. The stigma surrounding food assistance programs is often rooted in societal attitudes that view poverty as a […]
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National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters
National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters During the US government shutdown, calls to local 211 helplines for food assistance quadrupled from nearly 1,000 per day to over 4,200 per day in just a few days, exceeding typical disaster response levels. The surge […]
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