Dr. Samuels was interviewed for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, in an article outline the specific effects of the cuts made to the SNAP food stamp program. The engaging article can be found below. Brooklyn Daily Eagle Article
The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger is highlighted as a resource to supply food for this holiday season. Please watch the video posted on the News 12 Brooklyn website to see our impact! News 12 Video
“It was like getting back a new life. It was like a new urge of sensitivity, but also appreciation for nature and the process,” said Rollie Hernandez of coming to the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger’s Urban Garden. Nearly ten years ago, Mr. Hernandez was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After immigrating from Trinidad as a young
Crain’s New York Business gives the numbers expected to increase this month due to the new cuts to the SNAP Food Stamp program. Some shocking realizations made by Dr.Samuels reveal the truth we are all facing in light of these cuts. Check out the Article below! Crain’s New York Business Article
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:
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 &
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.
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
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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