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Posts tagged Hunger

What I Learned From Volunteering at an Urban Farm During SNAP Cuts

I also know that hunger disproportionately impacts Black Americans who make up nearly 30% of SNAP recipients. So why would I celebrate cuts to a program that is a lifeline for so many people?

Danielle WilliamsDanielle WilliamsNovember 19, 2025Hunger, Food Insecurity, Food Apartheid, Urban Farm, Low Income, Community, Community Care, SNAPComment

Black Mothers, Stretch Meals and Food Insecurity

Stretch meals have nourished my family for generations – even after we no longer depended on them to get by. My mother, grandmother and great grandmother are part of an unbroken line of women dating back centuries who fed their families with love and determination.

Danielle WilliamsDanielle WilliamsMarch 2, 2025Food Security, Food Insecurity, Hunger, Stretch Meals, Black Women, Low Income, BudgetComment