Advocacy Alert: Historic SNAP Cuts are Moving Forward
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has just advanced a proposal that would slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by an unprecedented $290–$315 billion. This would be the largest cut […]
Advocacy Alert: SNAP Is the Safety Net—And They’re About to Cut Holes in It
SNAP Is the Safety Net—And They’re About to Cut Holes in It At Emergency Food Network (EFN), we witness the difference SNAP makes every single day. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
The Fab 4
Jill, Eileen, Rita, and Becky didn’t start out as a team when they began volunteering at EFN. Over the years, they each stepped up to sort food donations, repack bulk […]
Living on $6 per Day: A Staff Perspective
SNAP benefits average just $6 per person per day, and there are proposals to cut this amount even further. A few EFN staff members participated in the FRAC’s SNAP Challenge, […]
Advocacy Alert: Uncertain Times, Steadfast Mission: Standing Strong Against Hunger
Hi Friends, Many of you have asked me over the last few weeks how Executive Orders around federal grant freezes could impact Emergency Food Network, our partners, and the people […]
Support EFN with a Year-End Gift
Turn the Year’s End into a Fresh Start for Others As 2024 comes to a close, there are many impactful ways to support EFN in fighting food insecurity. Here are […]
What’s Happening with the Farm Bill and Why It Matters
What’s Happening with the Farm Bill and Why It Matters We’re sharing an important update on the Farm Bill and its potential impact on food assistance programs. All year, anti-hunger […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Stuart Munroe
Our volunteers mean the world to us! Without their support, our work would not be possible. This month, we wanted to share about one of our stellar Home Delivery Drivers, […]
Partner Program Highlight: Food Backpacks 4 Kids
Emergency Food Network is proud to partner with programs in every corner of Pierce County, including Food Backpacks 4 Kids on the Key Peninsula. Located in Key Center, Food Backpacks […]