Events & Registration
February 4, 2012
Hunger
Fact Sheet on SB 522 & HB 1238:
Bill to
Opt Out of the Lifetime Ban on
Food Stamps for Drug Felonies
Fact Sheet on SB 474:
Requiring a Photo ID be Placed on
SNAP Benefit Card
The Hunger Task Force educates policy makers and the public about the issue of hunger, provides information and support for current and potential anti-hunger programs, and advocates for policies that would reduce hunger in Missouri.
Goals for 2012
Education- MASW hunger task force will educate food pantries, other non-profits, and concerned citizens about the importance of increasing the participation rate for the Food Stamp Program.
MASW hunger task force will educate the community about the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.
Advocacy- MASW hunger task force will advocate the Missouri State Legislature on a bill that would modify or opt out of the optional federal law that indefinitely bans food stamp benefits to those convicted of a drug related felony.
MASW will host a Hunger Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol
Research- MASW hunger task force will write the Food Stamp Program report with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
Outreach- MASW hunger task force will connect with after school programs across Missouri to educate them about the After School Meal Program, and help them implement the program if they so choose.
Do you know someone in need of food assistance?
If so, contact The National Hunger Hotline:
1-866-3-HUNGRY
For more information about the
National Hunger Hotline: Click Here
MAZON Call to Action
November 2011
FRAC Report - June 2011
Summer Food Programs
Under Utilized by Eligible Kids
Food Stamps - Waiver of Lifetime Ban Talking Points
Proposed Conversion of
Food Stamp Program to
Block Grant: "Harmful Consequences"
More information
For more information on hunger in Missouri and across the United States please visit these websites:
Bread for the World
Food Research and Action Center
Share our Strength
MAZON, a Jewish Response to Hunger
United States Department of Agriculture
The Hunger Task Force is seeking a new Chair. If you are interested, please contact MASW staff Christine Woody.
Updated: 01/17/2012