Hunger

Anti-hunger groups applaud massive SNAP food stamp benefit increase

August 17, 2021 By John Bachtell

Biden administration announces the largest boost to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ever.

GOP maneuvers to block Heroes Act will bring the roof down

July 27, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Millions more face poverty, suffering, and even death if the Heroes Act already passed in the House doesn’t become law.

U.S. blockade, domestic supply system inefficiencies bring food insecurity for Cubans

July 7, 2020 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Food availability is the top concern of 21% of Cubans, reflecting the shortages promoted by the U.S. blockade and the shortcomings of the domestic supply system.

While Minneapolis burned, immigrant prisoners in Sherburne County jail started hunger strike

May 29, 2020 By Filiberto Nolasco Gomez

In a press statement, Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM) announced that immigrant detainees had begun a hunger strike at the Sherburne County jail in Elk River, Minnesota.

Hunger stalks the land: Parents skipping meals to feed their kids

May 4, 2020 By Ellen Knickmeyer And Jacquelyn Martin

1 in every 4 Americans are now projected to join the ranks of the hungry.