Posted 1/27/11
In November, $241.1 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds were spent by over 1.7 million Ohioans. SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, are funded by the federal government. Almost 75 percent of that amount was spent in the first half of the month and approximately 30 percent was spent in the first five days. According to September 2010 numbers from the Ohio Department of Job and Family services, the number of people on food assistance has increased 118 percent since 2002 and 55 percent since 2007.
With the increased number of Ohioans in dire need of food assistance, the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland could use your help in its efforts to feed the impoverished families in the area. Since much of the food stamp money is spent at the beginning of the month, many families need help in the last two weeks of the month.
Visit www.hungernetwork.org and help make a difference in your local community.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Simplify Your Holiday Gift List
posted 12/21/10
Why not make a holiday donation (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years or any holiday of your choice) to the Hunger Network in honor of your special person? We will acknowledge your gift by sending your honoree a Happy Holiday card telling them that you have given a generous holiday gift in their honor to the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. The gift will feed hungry children and families during the holidays. Enclosed with each card will be a true story about one of our clients that will be helped with their gift. This is so easy. All you need to do is fill out and send in the donation envelope that is enclosed with this newsletter or go to our website hungernetwork.org and click on the donate button. Just remember to list the holiday this gift represents. Last year several people made gifts in honor of their entire families. Have gift ideas or questions, call Sandee Ralston, at 216.619.8155 ext.12. Please make gifts early so we can be sure to get them to you honoree in time for the holiday or special occasion.
Why not make a holiday donation (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years or any holiday of your choice) to the Hunger Network in honor of your special person? We will acknowledge your gift by sending your honoree a Happy Holiday card telling them that you have given a generous holiday gift in their honor to the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. The gift will feed hungry children and families during the holidays. Enclosed with each card will be a true story about one of our clients that will be helped with their gift. This is so easy. All you need to do is fill out and send in the donation envelope that is enclosed with this newsletter or go to our website hungernetwork.org and click on the donate button. Just remember to list the holiday this gift represents. Last year several people made gifts in honor of their entire families. Have gift ideas or questions, call Sandee Ralston, at 216.619.8155 ext.12. Please make gifts early so we can be sure to get them to you honoree in time for the holiday or special occasion.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
State Budget Shortfalls in 2011
posted 11/16/10
Forty-six state governments in the U.S. will face budget shortfalls in fiscal year 2011 totaling $125 billion. The decline in state revenues are the worst on record. Ohio’s $50 billion budget faces a shortfall of up to $8 billion. Unemployment remains high, pushing public services to the limit and compounding state budget problems. More and more working households using food stamps to make ends meet. Which in turns indicates that more families will depend on the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Sources:
Working Households on the Rise – Share of Food Stamp households with children by type of income
Slide show: The State Budget Crisis and the Economy
Ohio Faces Budget Shortfall
Forty-six state governments in the U.S. will face budget shortfalls in fiscal year 2011 totaling $125 billion. The decline in state revenues are the worst on record. Ohio’s $50 billion budget faces a shortfall of up to $8 billion. Unemployment remains high, pushing public services to the limit and compounding state budget problems. More and more working households using food stamps to make ends meet. Which in turns indicates that more families will depend on the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Sources:
Working Households on the Rise – Share of Food Stamp households with children by type of income
Slide show: The State Budget Crisis and the Economy
Ohio Faces Budget Shortfall
Monday, October 25, 2010
99 Weeks: When Unemployment Benefits Run Out
posted 10/25/10
On last night's 60 minutes (10/24/10)Scott Pelley reported on people referred to as the "99ers". "99ers" are those unemployed that have reached the end of their unemployment benefits. Even though this 60 minutes story focuses on San Jose, California near Silicon Valley, they could be talking about Cleveland, Ohio.
At Hunger Network hunger centers throughout the Cuyahoga County including locations Parma, Lakewood and Bedford, we see similar faces unemployment, people in their 40s, 50s and 60s who thought they had done everything right: earned a degree, stayed with their company, saved for retirement.
Read or view the 60 minutes piece here.
Help those in our area by donating at www.hungernetwork.org
On last night's 60 minutes (10/24/10)Scott Pelley reported on people referred to as the "99ers". "99ers" are those unemployed that have reached the end of their unemployment benefits. Even though this 60 minutes story focuses on San Jose, California near Silicon Valley, they could be talking about Cleveland, Ohio.
At Hunger Network hunger centers throughout the Cuyahoga County including locations Parma, Lakewood and Bedford, we see similar faces unemployment, people in their 40s, 50s and 60s who thought they had done everything right: earned a degree, stayed with their company, saved for retirement.
Read or view the 60 minutes piece here.
Help those in our area by donating at www.hungernetwork.org
Monday, October 18, 2010
Consumer Prices Rise
Posted 10/18/10
With consumers holding back on spending due to high unemployment, rising debt levels, and an increase cost of living, the bad economic news casts a shadow over many Cleveland area families. Even though last month's increase of the Consumer Price Index was 0.1 percent according to the Department of Labor, Social Security recipients won't be getting a cost-of-living increase in their benefits for the second year in a row. Energy, meat, dairy, cereals and baked goods prices all rose in the last month. Corn futures are up to a two-year high as hog and cattle producers try to better manage their costs.
The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is looking for donations, volunteers and/or contributions to help greater Cleveland's neediest people.
Sources:
CBS News
Bloomberg
With consumers holding back on spending due to high unemployment, rising debt levels, and an increase cost of living, the bad economic news casts a shadow over many Cleveland area families. Even though last month's increase of the Consumer Price Index was 0.1 percent according to the Department of Labor, Social Security recipients won't be getting a cost-of-living increase in their benefits for the second year in a row. Energy, meat, dairy, cereals and baked goods prices all rose in the last month. Corn futures are up to a two-year high as hog and cattle producers try to better manage their costs.
The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is looking for donations, volunteers and/or contributions to help greater Cleveland's neediest people.
Sources:
CBS News
Bloomberg
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Food Prices on the Rise
posted 10/5/10
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food prices are the highest in two years. The FAO says its food price index was up 5 percent between July and August. A drought in Russia combined with wheat export restrictions and higher sugar prices were cited as some causes of the rise in food prices. The U.N. said that it has called a special meeting to address food prices and supply.
Families in Northeast Ohio have been hit hard by global price spikes and need your help. Lend a hand by donating or volunteer now with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. Visit www.hungernetwork.org for information.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food prices are the highest in two years. The FAO says its food price index was up 5 percent between July and August. A drought in Russia combined with wheat export restrictions and higher sugar prices were cited as some causes of the rise in food prices. The U.N. said that it has called a special meeting to address food prices and supply.
Families in Northeast Ohio have been hit hard by global price spikes and need your help. Lend a hand by donating or volunteer now with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. Visit www.hungernetwork.org for information.
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.
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.
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