Food stamps reduced for up to 30,000 legal immigrants
Food stamps are getting cut in half next week for many of Washington’s legal immigrants. They were cut to help balance the state’s budget.The food assistance goes to about 11,000 families. Counting...
View ArticleRecession drives up hunger in Washington
The recession has brought a major spike in the number of Washington families who experience hunger, according to data from advocates and federal officials. Hunger has gone up all over the country, but...
View ArticleFor 1 Million in Wash. State, Food Stamps to Shrink Starting Nov.
An estimated 1.1 million low-income people in Washington state, or 1 in 6 residents, will find less money in their monthly food allowances starting Nov. 1» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTo Fight Students' 'Summer Hunger,' Sen. Murray Pushes Debit Cards For Lunches
With summer approaching, families who rely on school lunches have to make plans for how to fill the gap. United States Sen. Patty Murray says the...» E-Mail This
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