Category Archives: Hunger

Making Food Stamps More Useful

Posted on September 7, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

Recently, the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty has joined a number of local and national groups to advocate for the expansion of the Restaurant Meals Program – a long-standing federal program that gives homeless, elderly, and disabled poor … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Panhandling

Posted on December 3, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

In today’s Washington Post, executive director Maria Foscarinis weighed in on an important discussion about panhandling, saying: “Each individual begging for change has his or her own story. Not all are virtuous, not all are truthful. Neither are many people. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Hunger

Posted on November 24, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

With Thanksgiving now just hours away, most Americans are busy preparing for their most elaborate meal of the year.  Conversations at home and around the office are focused on food; we’re all talking about pie recipes or that timeless canned-versus-fresh-cranberry … Continue reading →

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