Update: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the HEROES act on Friday. It contains the 15% increase for SNAP, the increase of SNAP benefits from $16 to $30, but only allocates $150 million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP. We are advocating for an increase to $500 million for TEFAP … [Read more...] about Why strengthening SNAP is important for fighting hunger – and saving the economy – in the face of the Coronavirus crisis
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Thanking Our Volunteers with Special Guests
Without our volunteers, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida would be unable to prepare thousands of meals for distribution each day. That's why this #ThankfulThursday was extra special for our volunteers and staff. Vice President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Val Demings and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings joined in a virtual thank-a-thon to share their appreciation … [Read more...] about Thanking Our Volunteers with Special Guests
Now Available: Online Grocery Orders for SNAP Recipients
The state of Florida launched a new pilot for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that allows current recipients to order groceries online either for delivery or pick up. All current SNAP recipients are automatically eligible to participate and do not need to apply for this pilot. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started approving similar pilot … [Read more...] about Now Available: Online Grocery Orders for SNAP Recipients
Census 2020 Series Part 3: Only Nine Questions
The 2020 Census is easy! This nine question form will ask about yourself and everyone who is or will be living with you on April 1, 2020. Here's a sample questionnaire from the 2020 Census guide that can help you fill out your form: 1. How many people were living or staying this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2020? This question helps count the entire … [Read more...] about Census 2020 Series Part 3: Only Nine Questions
Census 2020 Series Part 2: Myth or Fact?
Myths and Facts Leading up to the Census, there was a lot of misinformation about what type of questions the Census would ask. The final version only includes 9 questions. Here are some myth busting facts about the Census. Myth: The Census will ask about my citizenship status.Fact: False! The 2020 Census does not ask whether you or anyone in your home is a U.S. … [Read more...] about Census 2020 Series Part 2: Myth or Fact?
