SNAP: A Critical Lifeline for Families and ChildrenBilly Shore, Share Our Strength - Posted June 11, 2012
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity will be running a series of commentaries in the summer of 2012 on the fight to end childhood hunger in America.
This commentary is the third installment in the series, which is entitled “Ending Childhood Hunger in America.”
Today, more than 16 million children in America live their lives under the looming shadow of hunger. As a nation, we have a very simple question to ask ourselves: Will we stand up for these kids and make sure they get the food they need or will we stand by silently while even heavier burdens are shifted onto their young shoulders?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical lifeline for millions of families struggling to make ends meet. Over 46 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to provide basic nutrition for their families and nearly half of all participants are kids under the age of 18. Yet, Congress is seriously considering slashing funds for this important program.
Read the rest of the commentary online.
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