Dorigen’s Story about the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Hear how the Child and Adult Care Food Program helped a young child with behavioral problems learn to focus and interact well with other children.
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Nutrition Assistance
Doreen’s Story about Nutrition Assistance Programs
Hear how nutrition assistance programs help Doreen provide emergency food for hungry New York City residents.
Stephanie’s Story About WIC
Hear how WIC helped Stephanie to provide nutritional support for low-income families with young children.
Lyla’s Story about SSI and WIC
Hear how SSI and WIC helped Lyla and her children get an education and have access to good nutrition.
Eric’s Story about the Federal Safety Net
Hear how federally-funded food and housing programs help Eric stay fed and sheltered while he is homeless.
Neera’s Story About Section 8 Housing Vouchers, SNAP, and TANF
Hear how food stamps, section 8 housing vouchers, and TANF helped Neera and her family get on their feet after her parents' divorce.
Laura’s Story About SNAP and Unemployment
I graduated from college in May of 2009 with solid professional experience under my belt. I was eventually promoted to manager at the small retail business I had worked at for over two years, but the store was forced to…
Solid Ground Washington’s Story About CSBG
Solid Ground Washington, a CAA, launched an innovative pilot project to address obesity and poor nutrition among low-income school children and youth in Washington State. Almost one in four children, grades eight through twelve, are obese or overweight in the…
Imani’s Story About SNAP
Hear how the SNAP/food stamps program helped Imani feed her children everyday.
Betsy’s Story About WIC
Hear how the WIC program provided Betsy and her young children with adequate nutrition and additional resources to enjoy a successful life.
