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Rural Hunger Strikes South Jersey

Published on October 27, 2011 By Erin

Nearly half (48%) of adult food assistance clients served by the Feeding America network live in suburban and rural areas, according to the Hunger in America 2010 study conducted by Feeding America. 7.9 million people living in a U.S. rural area are also living at a level under the poverty line. That means 7.9 million [...]

Food Stamp Alliance Meeting Held at FBSJ

Published on August 28, 2010 By Erin

Two weeks ago, the Food Bank of South Jersey hosted a Food Stamp Alliance meeting–a practitioner and policy advocates meeting to discuss program barriers and policy progress. Food Stamps, renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by federal government in October 2008 to reduce stigma, remain elusive to individuals seeking them. Not many, however, are even [...]