The Full City Challenge, by Billy Penn and the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, aims to help community groups use food to strengthen communities by pairing them with money and expert assistance. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
Local food banks are preparing for a rush of people in need due to the government shutdown. But the strain is taking a toll on SNAP, the area’s largest hunger relief organization. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
At least for some Pennsylvanians, like ND, who served time in the ’90s for misdemeanors: “My record should be clean just like me.” | From Generocity (Read more.)
In December, not long before the partial U.S. government shutdown, Congress passed a revised Farm Bill funding the federal food program. The Trump administration has said that SNAP would be funded through February, despite the shutdown. But if the closure continues through March, the 42 million Americans who receive the benefit will be left scrambling. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: A corner store on a mission, Rowhouse Grocery in Point Breeze is a posh yet accessible oasis in a supermarket desert. (Read more.)
From the Philadelphia Citizen: Connecticut’s Child FIRST program sends therapists into homes to help families address crippling mental health needs. Could it help the poorest Philadelphians get ahead? (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: Ten years ago, the Rev. Adan Mairena decided to leave the Main Line majesty of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church to minister to people living in poverty in Kensington. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: Black and Hispanic Americans are less likely to smoke cigarettes than white Americans. Yet once they’ve started, they’re more likely to stay hooked. National data show they successfully quit only about half as often as white smokers. (Read more.)
From Philadelphia Media Network: After interviewing almost 700 people at similar levels of poverty, the evidence is clear: If people experience discrimination by the police or courts, they report rates of food insecurity twice as high (26 percent) as those who have not (13 percent). The same is true for moms who have applied for a job, or been discriminated against on the job, in school, and while trying to get health care. (Read more.)
From Generocity: The processes that undocumented families must follow can be confusing and at times can deter them from seeking assistance. Misinformation about who is qualified for certain benefits is a problem and can influence a fear of being deported. (Read more.)
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