Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
SNAP Application Backlog Impacts Neighbors at Critical Time
At the North Texas Food Bank, our Social Services Assistance team speaks to our neighbors every day, and that is how we met Susan.* Susan and her husband renewed their…
Read MoreHow Are Current International Events Affecting North Texans?
Author Nadeem Aslam wrote, “Pull a thread here, and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.” Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine are two…
Read MoreNTFB Government Relations Team Concludes Congressional Lobby Week
Once again, the North Texas Food Bank has received the Highest Honor Roll for our advocacy efforts. We are proud of our work that ensures the voices of all stakeholders…
Read MoreNTFB Prepares for Increased Demand with Expiration of Expanded Child Tax Credit
January marks the first month that Americans will not be receiving their expanded child tax credit check, leaving millions of families unable to meet basic nutritional needs. Beginning in July…
Read MorePermanent SNAP Increase Takes Effect
In August, the Federal Government announced a permanent 25% increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the largest-ever increase in benefit levels for people participating in the program. The increase takes…
Read MoreExpanded Tax Credit is Reducing Child Hunger – But It Can Do Much More
Last week, Congress voted to proceed on a transformative bill that would, among other things, keep a potent new weapon in the fight against child hunger. The expanded Child Tax…
Read MoreNew SNAP Law Marks End of the 87th Texas Legislative Session
On May 31, 2021, the 87th Texas Legislature session came to an end. During this meeting, law makers, advocates, lobbyists, and the public developed and worked on pieces of legislation…
Read MoreNTFB Legislative Priorities
The North Texas Food Bank continually works with local, state and federal officials to advance policies that address the complexities that can lead to hunger. Advocacy work is vital to…
Read MoreThankful Series: Advocacy Partners
This year will certainly be remembered for its challenges. But it will also be known for those who eased the burden for others and for the resiliency of our communities. As…
Read MoreFood Security 2020: Crisis and Sustainability
The North Texas Food Bank recently hosted a virtual meeting on Food Security: Crisis and Sustainability to discuss and answer questions from NTFB supporters. Director of Government Relations, Dr. Valerie…
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