Humbled by the Food Stamp Challenge
The food stamp challenge became very real from step one. I immediately began noticing the high prices of the protein, fruits, vegetables and found I could only to afford enough to feed my son. Read Article
Posts in: "Hunger Action Week"
Hunger Action Week Blog-arolla
Hunger Action Week has had great momentum. People are sharing what it's like to be on the food stamp challenge and more. Check it all out in this quick list that is updated daily. Read Article
Hungry kids can’t grow or learn
Guest blogger Lydia Albert, Poverty Reduction Specialist at United Way, shares… Read Article
Anxiety, Isolation & Empathy: Three Days on the Food Stamp Challenge
Taking the food stamp challenge is a lesson in empathy that will hopefully move people to take action around the issue of hunger in our community. I learned a lot more than what it feels like to be hungry and live on a severe budget. Read Article
How Do We Help Hungry Families?
Does your kid have more than 4 friends? Could you spot a hungry kid if you saw one? Probably not. 1 in four kids in Washington struggles with hunger. What can we do to help? Read Article
Food Stamp Challenge – Challenging and Mortifying
Taking the food stamp challenge made me realize how lucky I am to grocery shop based on recipes I want to try – not a strict, checkout-panic-causing budget. Read Article
A Food Stamp Budget Just Doesn’t Cut It
Guest blogger Amy Carlson shares what it's like to live on a food stamp budget. Spoiler alert, it ain't easy! Read Article
When did the War on Poverty become the War on Those in Poverty?
Food stamps are our front line defense against hunger. They help our community. People on food stamps are not lazy cheaters who mooch. They are POOR. Read Article
Volunteers, we don’t need your help
I was crushed. I was home from college for Thanksgiving… Read Article