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  1. Qmckehgwxudkibm-200x148-cropped Health-e-Arizona Goes LIVE!

    Published April 09, 2009 @ 04:32PM PT

    Health-e-Arizona is an on-line application for Arizona residents.  You can apply for medical coverage, Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps), and cash assistance.  You can use Health-e-Arizona even if you have applied before or are currently receiving benefits. Visit http://www.healthearizona.org/ and apply on-line today! Health-e-Arizona es una solicitud electrónica para los residentes de Arizona. Usted puede aplicar para cobertura Médica, Asistencia Nutriciónal (Estampillas de Comida), y Asistencia Financiera. Usted puede usar Health-e-Arizona aunque ya haya aplicado anteriormente o si actualmente recibe beneficios. Visita http://www.healthearizona.org/ y solicite por sitio Web Hoy! Read More

  2. 2009 Summer Food Kick Off Event

    Published March 09, 2009 @ 04:22PM PT

    SAVE THE DATE WHAT: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Open House Kick Off WHEN: March 17, 2009 from 10am to 2pm (Lunch w/guest speakers from 11am-1pm) WHERE: Verrado Middle School 20880 W. Main Street Buckeye, AZ 85396 WHY: Learn about the SFSP, connect with other SFSP sponsors and advocates, get excited and ready for the upcoming SFSP season!! Register online: www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/ Contact: Lori Bassett, 602-542-8700 Topics Include:  Outreach  Partnerships  Healthy Meals  Increasing Participation  Faith-based communities The Arizona Department of Education presents: Shamrockin’ into Summer Food 2009!! Read More

  3. Zzijqlojansfzov-200x148-cropped Rising Food Costs

    Published February 03, 2009 @ 02:04PM PT

    Prepared by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Facts:Rising Food Costs and the Thrifty Food Plan While the cost of food rose by 6.6 percent from December 2007 to December 2008, the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan (the mix of food items on which low-income people rely) rose even faster. Over the same time period, the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan rose by 8.3 percent. This increase in the Thrifty Food Plan is a more accurate indicator of how low-income households are suffering from rising food costs, because the Thrifty Food Plan is USDA's estimate of what it would cost to purchase a minimally adequate diet. The Thrifty Food Plan is the least expensive market basket of food the government prices – and recommends for short term use.The especially rapidly rising cost of the Th... Read More

  4. Recession-Induced Child Poverty to Cost U.S. $1.7 Trillion in Economic Loss

    Published January 12, 2009 @ 08:46AM PT

    Recession-Induced Child Poverty to Cost U.S. $1.7 Trillion in Economic Loss 12/16/2008 New report shows the severe, long term economic costs of children living in poverty Click here for report WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report has found that the United States will suffer a future economic loss of over $1.7 trillion if the current recession drives an additional 3 million children into poverty, as has been predicted. That amounts to a yearly loss of about $35 billion dollars per year over the lifetime these children. The report, entitled “The Cost of Doing Nothing,” was released today by First Focus, a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization. The report analyzes the costs of childhood poverty, including its effects on lifetime earnings and health outcomes. ... Read More

  5. Kdbwkgokqtrdtjs-200x148-cropped Arizona Partnership to End Childhood Hunger

    Published January 02, 2009 @ 10:18AM PT

    More than 30,000 Pinal kids may be going hungry  By MELISSA ST. AUDE                 December 27, 2008   New state program seeks donors and volunteers through its Web site to help the county's children    An estimated 33,477 Pinal County children live in poverty or in low-income households, and many suffer from hunger, missed meals and improper nutrition. With a goal of eradicating childhood hunger throughout the state by 2018, the Arizona Partnership to End Childhood Hunger, a new campaign sponsored by the state Department of Economic Security, is turning to the community and the Internet to ensure that kids throughout the state receive the nutritional food they need. Last week, the ca... Read More

  6. Vjxrgzmzeufzpgh-200x148-cropped Arizona Hunger Advisory Council Meeting

    Published December 22, 2008 @ 10:35AM PT

    The Arizona Hunger Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss food security issues in the state of Arizona.  This month's meeting also contained an update on the Arizona Partnership to End Childhood Hunger, and in particular, the launching of its new web presence and on-line community. As the Partnership moves forward, a knowledge-base of community food security best practices will be available for everyone's use at www.endchildhungeraz.org  The Hunger Advisory Council encourages everyone to become involved in ending child hunger.  Three easy things you can do to help are: 1)  Educate Yourself on Child Hunger Issues - stay connected to www.endchildhungeraz.org 2)  Get involved in a Community Project - visit www.change.org/endchildhungeraz/projects 3)&nb... Read More

  7. Deluagqczxtmged-200x148-cropped How Businesses can help to End Childhood Hunger

    Published December 16, 2008 @ 11:42AM PT

    How businesses can help Make sure all your employees know about assistance they may be eligible to receive. Use your technical expertise in ways that can make a difference. Building contractors can help make needed improvements to after school program facilities. Restaurants can urge their chefs and other staff to teach nutrition education classes. Media outlets can donate public service announcements or donate special programming about nutrition assistance programs.  Donate and organize groups of employee volunteers to help local food assistance programs. Sponsor Summer Meal Program  Become a sponsor, get involved, donate your time and/or money to end child hunger. Email us at info@endchildhungeraz.org to learn more. Read More

  8. Jxbaqjrjvesweyn-200x148-cropped End Child Hunger in Arizona

    Published December 16, 2008 @ 10:14AM PT

    End Child Hunger in Arizona  1 in 5 children lived in poverty 3 in 5 AZ babies were born to low income families   2 in  5 school age children qualified to eat free or reduced price meals at school   A child was born into poverty in AZ every 33 minutes!  Childhood Hunger is Unacceptable  Join the Arizona Partnership to End Childhood Hunger! Find out how to End Child Hunger 

  9. Bqzkuiqxzfnpafx-200x148-cropped How Families can help to End Childhood Hunger

    Published December 15, 2008 @ 03:38PM PT

    There are lots of ways for everyone in Arizona to participate in this initiative. Families, individuals, community and faith-based organizations, and businesses who want to be a part of improving the health, education, and economic future of our children can make an impact in a variety of ways. How families and individuals can help Make sure you know about available assistance - and how to get it. Talk to your kids about the importance of good nutrition and a healthy breakfast.  Talk to your school officials about nutrition programs and advocate for greater public and charter school efforts to expand universal school breakfast participation. Encourage students to volunteer to host a food drive. Participate in food and fund raising activities like Share Our Strength’s Annu... Read More

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