Blog
This is my archive
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August 29, 2012
Capital Area Food Bank Faces Increasing Hunger Challenge
While we celebrate our new space, we are equally realistic that we are facing a challenge.
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August 27, 2012
SNAP Reform: Policy Options Cont.
The Capital Area Food Bank concludes its SNAP reform series by discussing incentives and educational options.
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August 24, 2012
SNAP Reform: Policy Options
The Capital Area Food Bank continues its on-going discussion on SNAP reform – ways to help the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program encourage healthy eating among program participants.
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August 22, 2012
Does SNAP Need to Be Reformed?
Meaningful SNAP reform could result in a program that not only feeds hungry Americans, but one that actually improves their diets and overall health.
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August 15, 2012
Climate Craziness and What Can Be Done
Welcome to a food climate where wheat prices have climbed 37.6 percent since early June, and global food prices have risen 6.2 percent since last year.
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August 13, 2012
Protecting SNAP is a Priority
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still in danger of major cuts.
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August 7, 2012
Virginia Staggers SNAP Benefits
The Office of Virginia Department of Social Services announced that beginning in September, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin staggering its monthly benefits over the course of 2-5 days.
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August 6, 2012
Climate Craziness: 2012 As a Food Game Changer
With the 2012 drought and increasing craziness in national climate patterns we may experience shifting food supplies that in turn will affect the food bank’s operations and our clients.
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August 2, 2012
A Snapshot About the Impact of SNAP
Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP's effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.
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July 23, 2012
SNAP to Health
It is estimated that 46 million Americans face food insecurity today, with over 200 million adults and children living in overweight or obese states.