Criminals are stealing SNAP card numbers through ‘skimming’ devices. We can prevent neighbors from losing this essential benefit by modernizing SNAP EBT cards to function with a CHIP instead of only a swipe.

Read our testimony in Senate Health on HB 96 - the Ohio budget

Childhood poverty and hunger has long-term negative consequences on our population. The American Psychological Association finds, “living in poverty is associated with differences in structural and functional brain development in children and adolescents.”[1] Simply put, children growing up in poverty are forced to operate under increased and unhealthy amounts of stress related to basic needs. This often leads kids to struggle with learning barriers, life-long health issues, and other hurdles to long-term economic stability and success.

The more power the people have, the less power a few corrupt people will have… Read about how gerrymandering has hurt Ohioans ability to address crucial issues like hunger in our communities.

LGBTQIA+ youth are at increased risk for assault, harassment, and hunger. As we seek to build up a world where all shall be fed, we must stand in solidarity with marginalized populations against further harassment and discrimination.

The House and Senate reported their final budget on Friday June 30th. Here is a quick run down of what is in, what is out, and the work we still have to do!

The budget advances from the House to the Senate - see what’s in and what’s out.

On March 22nd we had the opportunity to testify in front of the Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services in partnership with Advocates for Ohio’s Future.