Posted by MNHI Admin on Feb 11, 2022
Those interested in advocating for more support to alleviate hunger in Minnesota should mark their calendars for March 8 and 9, 2022, for Hunger Day on the Hill! Hunger Day on the Hill is a two-day virtual event and a great opportunity to learn more about hunger-fighting efforts at the state level and to speak to your legislators about hunger in Minnesota and what we can do to fix it. This event calls on all advocates regardless of experience and is a great opportunity to get involved with trainings on how to effectively speak to your legislators on hunger issues. You only have to be passionate about making sure people have access to the food they need. Learn more about this great event hosted by Hunger...
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Posted by MNHI Admin on Feb 12, 2020
This Valentine’s Day you can brighten that special someone’s day while sharing the love with families in need. Did you know? In Minnesota, 1 in 11 people struggle with hunger 1 in 8 children struggle with hunger How you can share the ♥: ♥ Make a gift in honor of your loved one: Celebrate your friends, family, and colleagues with a tribute gift that reflects their values and makes a lasting, meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbors in need. ♥ Warm someone’s heart with a hot meal: Grab your significant other or a good friend and volunteer to serve at one of our partner organization. By doing so, you’ll be serving a portion of the 50 million Americans who live in food-insecure homes. ♥ Pass the love: Did you know only half of nursing home residents ever have visitors? Consider delivering meal and words of kindness to your local nursing home, retirement community, or elderly neighbors down the street. Happy Valentine’s Day From MN Hunger...
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Posted by MNHI Admin on Jan 21, 2020
1 in every 10 Minnesotans experience hunger and 3 out of 10 Minnesotans lack easy access to healthy food. The federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical part of making sure all Minnesotans have access to healthy food. Approximately 36 million people receive SNAP assistance, a federal program for low-income individuals and families to better afford food. Beginning April 1, able-bodied adults between the ages of 18-49 who does not have a dependent will have to work at least 20 hours a week in order to keep their SNAP benefits. People with a proven disability, children and the elderly will not be impacted. Officials say the rule will save the government billions of dollars and encourage more people to work at a time when jobless rates are near a 50-year low. By the administration’s own estimate, around 700,000 people will lose food stamps. The Minnesota Department of Human Services estimates 8,000 Minnesotans will lose SNAP benefits. *January is SNAP-Education and Outreach Month in Minnesota as proclaimed by Governor Tim . SNAP-Education and Outreach services promote healthy eating and active living –helping children succeed in school and helping older adults remain independent. Every $1 spent on nutrition education saves as much as $10 in long-term health care...
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