“The budget lays out a blueprint that could undermine the federal nutrition safety net for the next ten years by calling for large reductions in federal spending that are not possible without making huge cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps)."
Feeding America’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned the organization a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.
Feeding America today thanked the millions of Americans who volunteer at a food bank, meal service or grocery program. They also issued a call for more people to join in.
"My family grew up relying on public assistance to help provide meals for our family," said Scarlett Johansson. "Child hunger in America is a real and often overlooked."
Each year Feeding America honors network members and leaders for their distinguished contributions toward Feeding America's mission to end hunger in America.
Spring planting season has started around the nation and Feeding America would like to encourage everyone help grow crops for their local food bank or food pantry.
As we recognize Earth Day this year, we are pleased to acknowledge the important role Feeding America plays in food rescue and celebrate the fact this food goes where it is needed most.
Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, today released a new study, Map the Meal Gap 2015, which finds that food insecurity exists in every county and congressional district in the nation.
Maintaining a balanced & nutritious diet is not easy for most people in the U.S. For the 49 million Americans who struggle with hunger the challenge is even greater.
We urge all House Members to vote in favor of H.R. 644, America Gives More Act. Reinstate chartiable giving incentives to help improve lives & communities.
As the President prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union address, Feeding America is highlighting new data from their report, Hunger in America 2014.
