Free School Lunches for all Low-Income Students Help Families Make Ends Meet
Given before the House Ways and Means Committee Position Statement in Support of House Bill 288 For many Maryland children whose families are struggling to make ends meet, the free and reduced-price meal program at school is the only way
MD Meals for Achievement “Grab and Go” Breakfasts Could Feed 90,000 Students
Given before the House Ways and Means Committee Position Statement in Support of House Bill 257 Free breakfast offered at school is the only way many Maryland children whose families are struggling to make ends meet are able to get
Extending Access to the Community Eligibility Provision Would Feed Students at 227 Schools
Given before the House Ways and Means Committee Position Statement in Support of House Bill 287 House Bill 287 extends the increased access to healthy school meals in certain communities, improved learning and reduced food insecurity that Maryland has benefitted
MD Meals for Achievement “Grab and Go” Breakfasts Could Feed 90,000 Students
Given before the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee Position Statement in Support of Senate Bill 359 Free breakfast offered at school is the only way many Maryland children whose families are struggling to make ends meet are able
Maryland’s Fight Against Hunger is Not Over
In the wealthiest state in the wealthiest country in the world, no one should go hungry. Yet, too many Maryland families still struggle to afford enough to eat. Federal- and state-funded food assistance could be at risk in the coming
Workforce Development Training and SNAP: A Powerful Combination for Maryland’s Striving Workers
For the many Marylanders who are struggling to make ends meet the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital resource. New time limits on food assistance threaten the food security of the thousands of Marylanders who rely on this
SNAP Works for Maryland Children
While it’s widely known that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps thousands of Maryland families put food on the table, it also does much more to help keep children healthy and set them up for long-term success. Research increasingly
Maryland Children now at Greater Risk of Poverty, Hunger
Every Maryland resident benefits from a more highly educated, healthier, and economically stable community. And when more than 170,000 Maryland children experience hunger, fewer educational opportunities, and limited health care on a daily basis, everyone faces long-term economic uncertainty. According
Governor Should Allow Programs to Use the Money They Need
Marylanders may once again see schools and other services essential for broad prosperity funded at levels below what meets public needs due to an ongoing disagreement between the governor and legislature about the budgeting process. With the start of the