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October 2013

Campaigner of the Month – Chef Madison Cowan

Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger would like to thank Chef Madison Cowan for his continued support and his contributions. This month he donated a dinner of 8 as part of a our Charity Auction Dinner. Check out the delicious meal he prepared:

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The Hunger Cliff

More than 47 million Americans rely on SNAP (Food Stamps) to keep food on the table. SNAP is also a fast and effective economic stimulus, benefiting every link of the food chain. Decisions made in Washington between now & November will determine whether cuts to SNAP will create new hardships for low income Americans &

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SNAP benefits will decline on November 1, 2013

When will I see the drop in benefits? Cuts go into effect on November 1, 2013, so the SNAP benefit amount you receive will be less starting in November. This is a permanent benefit cut. How much will my total benefit cut be? SNAP benefits are based on monthly household income, expenses and household size.

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BSCAH featured in article by MSNBC

An article written by John Totter from MSNBC features our staff, volunteers, and pantry members along with their struggles to overcome the tax cuts to the SNAP food stamp program. Read the article posted below for more information about the cuts and BSCAH’s efforts to meet the demands of the lives affected. http://www.msnbc.com/all/americas-new-hunger-crisis

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BSCAH still in the Rockaways and Coney Island ONE YEAR LATER

2,765,025 meals- after Hurricane Sandy Today is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, a devastating blow to families in New York City that no one could have ever imagined. The rebuilding has been slow and very heart rending to families who have not yet experienced normalcy. Our ongoing recovery efforts continue as every Tuesdays our mobile truck

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