Food Stamps http://wamc.org en New Food Hardship Data Impacts NY http://wamc.org/post/new-food-hardship-data-impacts-ny <p></p><p>"Food Hardship" is a growing problem in America.&nbsp; New data from FRAC - the Food Research and Action Center - shows 1 in 6 of us can't afford to buy enough food for ourselves or our families. Those studying FRAC's report blame the economy and say government isn't doing enough to fill a growing need.</p> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:06:54 +0000 Dave Lucas 58885 at http://wamc.org New Food Hardship Data Impacts NY Mayor Accepts Challenge to Live on Food Stamp Budget for a Week http://wamc.org/post/mayor-accepts-challenge-live-food-stamp-budget-week <p>This is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Hunger-Free Vermont has challenged Vermonters to eat this week, nutritiously, on a food stamp budget.&nbsp; Among those who accepted is the mayor of Burlington and his family.<br> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:20:00 +0000 Pat Bradley 51940 at http://wamc.org Mayor Accepts Challenge to Live on Food Stamp Budget for a Week