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Finding North Documentary featuring Witnesses to Hunger, Barbie Izquierdo Premieres At Sundance Film Festival 2012

The new documentary film about hunger in America, Finding North, directed by Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush premiered January 22, 2012 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

PA Considers Introducing an Asset Test for Food Stamps

On May 1, Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare plans to begin restricting federally funded food stamp benefits to households with less than $2,000 in assets (or $3,250 for the elderly or disabled).

Maximum SNAP Benefit Still Falls Short for Families

A new report, "The Real Cost of a Healthy Diet: 2011," released by Center for Hunger-Free Communities and Children's HealthWatch shows that families receiving the maximum SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit are still struggling to provide enough healthy food for their families.

CNN airs "Witnesses to Hunger: A portrait of food insecurity in America"

This news story, which aired September 22nd on CNN's American Morning program, featured interviews with Witnesses to Hunger Tianna Gaines-Turner, Barbie Izquierdo, and Jean Culver, as well as Witnesses to Hunger founder Dr. Mariana Chilton.  

Deseret News article describes how more families are struggling to feed their children

A front page news story in the Deseret News describes how more families are struggling to feed their families, especially since the beginning of the recession.

Photo by Sharon Gekoski-Kimmel, Inquirer Staff Photographer.

Philadelphia Inquirer describes how the rising cost of food affects local children

A front page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer by Alfred Lubrano features the insights of Witnesses to Hunger Shontaya M., Tianna G. and Nadja B. regarding the effect of the rising cost of food and how it impacts young children.

The Center for Hunger-Free Communities envisions a world where children born today will inherit a nation free from hunger; a nation where all members of the community partner to keep families economically secure; and a nation where all people have an equal voice in policies that affect their lives.

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NY Times Article describes "Surge in Free School Lunches Reflects Economic Crisis"
Philadelphia Inquirer Article Highlights Growing Number of Invisible Homeless
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USDA finds that over 49 million Americans struggled to get enough food in 2010