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NewsBy Nikila Smith March 13, 2024
A conversation with the ICH’s executive director
Nikila Smith sat down with D.C.’s Director of the ICH, Theresa Silla, to talk about the services available in D.C.
NewsBy Eliza DuBose October 11, 2023
DC residents will receive more SNAP benefits in 2024
Low-income Washingtonians who rely on food assistance will have their benefits boosted in 2024 through local SNAP funding.
NewsBy Jessica Rich October 11, 2023
DC Public Schools are failing to provide seamless food service delivery for their students, students and advocates say
D.C. students remain unhappy with school food, according to testimony at a Sept. 6 hearing, and reports in prior years.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder May 3, 2023
Report shows DC children are missing out on the School Breakfast Program
Many D.C. children in public and public charter schools are missing out on the School Breakfast Program, according to a recent report by D.C. Hunger Solutions.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia April 12, 2023
Here are the social services programs losing money in Bowser’s budget
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2024 budget cuts funding for an array of safety net programs. Here’s why some think the programs need money.
ArtBy Andre Brinson March 29, 2023
A warm bed
A piece about homelessness by Andre Brinson.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder February 1, 2023
Councilmember proposes free school meal bill
Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced a bill that would make free universal school breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks available to students.
ArtBy Daniel Ball December 27, 2022
Let’s Talk
Daniel Ball shares the added pressure of the new food court’s delayed opening, while expressing his gratitude for the positives in life.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 14, 2022
DC Council set to make some pandemic-era benefits permanent
As the legislative session ends, the D.C. Council is set to continue pandemic-era rental and nutrition benefits for residents.
ArtBy Donté Turner October 19, 2022
Dear Karen and Ken
Donté Turner speaks truth to power and makes a simple request to those with privilege.
NewsBy Sophia Thomas October 11, 2022
A seat for everyone: Street Sense Media chats with Silver Spring-based homeless services provider Shepherd’s Table
Street Sense Media spoke with the executive director at the Silver Spring organization Shepherd’s Table about it’s services, the people it serves and how it was affected by the pandemic.
ArtBy Andre Brinson September 28, 2022
School lunch
I wonder, is it just me who is disturbed by this issue of school lunches? It is a serious problem…
ArtBy Carlton Johnson September 14, 2022
The Great Depression
Artist/Vendor Carlton Johnson shares thoughts on food insecurity and jobs.
ArtBy Anthony Carney July 20, 2022
In the world
A poem by Anthony Carney.
NewsBy Will Schick April 27, 2022
Delivering to food deserts: The people and organizations trying to improve food accessibility in DC
The Nourish DC Collaborative awarded a total of $400,000 in grants in March to nine different businesses located in Wards 5, 7 and 8 to address the ongoing problem of food accessibility.
NewsBy Nick Pasion / Hajira Fuad April 27, 2022
Emergency SNAP benefits may expire this year — but DC’s food insecurity crisis won’t
Emergency SNAP benefits are set to expire this summer amidst a growing food insecurity crisis in the District. Here’s how food banks, markets and distribution centers are adapting to accommodate low-income residents who rely on these benefits.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder April 27, 2022
Paying it forward: How this bookstore coffee shop is making a difference in Adams Morgan
The Potter’s House, a cafe and bookstore, has fostered a sense of community since 1960.
NewsBy Alex Lawler April 13, 2022
Giant Food makes annual Easter donation to Capital Arena Food Bank
Giant Food made its annual donation of 400 hams to the Capital Arena Food Bank on April 6, for the upcoming Easter holiday.
ArtBy Levester Green March 30, 2022
Lifeline
Levester Green writes about his life recently.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem March 23, 2022
DC benefits program hacked; recertifications restarting soon
The TANF benefits program was hacked, pulling cash out of people’s EBT cards. Renewals for the TANF program are restarting April 1st, and there are ways to appeal for benefits.
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