A story in yesterday’s New York Times revealed how close to 300 people are going to lose their food stamp benefits in NYC for failing to disclose the fact that they were legally married. The kicker is that food stamp benefits are based on people living inside the home, not marital status. In some cases the victims would have been entitled to MORE benefits.
The city sent notices to the 300 people that said that they were over-issued food stamps for the amount of $0. These people did not get anything extra from the state, and now the safety net has ripped. These people are now losing their benefits for “failing to provide accurate information”.
What are these people, these parents, and these kids going to do now that their food stamp allotment has been unfairly taken from them? There is no second state safety net in place for them. This is where the role of the non-profit sector comes in to fill the void left by state run programs.
Our Campus Kitchens are a shining example of how communities can rise up and help those that are in need. We currently have 20 kitchens across the nation from Spokane, WA to Gainesville, FL that work to end hunger on a daily basis for hundreds of people just like those affected in New York. Interested in starting a Campus Kitchen? Click the link above to get started.
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