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Tag: hunger

Posted inEconomic Justice

WV senior centers are trying to feed more hungry people amid soaring food prices, but won’t get an increase in state funding

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely April 11th, 2022April 12th, 2022

“We would provide more than one meal a day if the funding was available,” said Jennifer Brown, who runs the Wyoming County senior center. The state’s senior centers have served thousands of new seniors since the start of the pandemic.

Posted inEconomic Justice

While WV lawmakers tackle child hunger, their inaction will push thousands of adults off emergency food assistance

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely March 9th, 2022March 8th, 2022
Posted inEconomic Justice

Here are 6 things state lawmakers could do to help hungry West Virginians

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely July 9th, 2021July 8th, 2021
Posted inNews

Facing another pandemic summer, WV schools are better prepared to feed kids. Yet, gaps will likely persist

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely June 1st, 2021May 28th, 2021
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

Advocates worry welfare drug testing bill could spike West Virginia’s child neglect cases

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely April 7th, 2021April 7th, 2021
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

Despite a growing need, helping West Virginia’s hungry not a priority as Legislature session continues

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely March 1st, 2021February 26th, 2021
Posted inNews

School’s back, but hunger persists. West Virginia still struggles to feed its neediest kids, especially remote learners.

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely October 2nd, 2020October 12th, 2020
Posted inNews

Some West Virginia kids go hungry as state touts summer feeding plan

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely July 22nd, 2020October 12th, 2020

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