Monday, August 30, 2010

Food Hardship

posted 8/30/10

After-tax income for the working poor has only increased by 16% from 1979 to 2007. While the food hardship rate from 2008-2009 was well over 19.2% for Northeast Ohio.

Take a look at the Food Hardship report from FRAC and/or the research on income gaps.

The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is counting on your support to help feed Greater Cleveland's families in need.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Child Nutrition Act

posted 8/5/10

Every five years or so, Congress reviews and revises the Child Nutrition Act Through a process commonly known as Child Nutrition Reauthorization. This process sets rules and funding levels for the major school lunch and other food programs, including the school breakfast program and a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, known as WIC.

Rather than passing a new bill last year when the old one expired, Congress passed a one-year extension, which expires at the end of September.

Read more here and here