https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh Why is the ability to afford food a privilege? everyone should be able to afford it or at least get some help, I mean we do need it to survive! How about a policy change? en-us 2023-03-30 00:13:18 UTC 2023-03-30 01:18:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1606787366850-de6330128bfc?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=Mnw3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8OHx8Rm9vZHxlbnwxfHx8fDE2ODAwNjkyMDI&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537464106 Increasing the income limits for SNAP eligibility can allow for more families to qualify and be able to afford healthier food choices such as produce. ]]> 2023-03-30 00:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537464106 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537471081 2023-03-30 00:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537471081 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537473739 Children that practice healthy eating have a less chance of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some cancers.]]> 2023-03-30 00:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537473739 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537478461 Healthy eating in adults can support healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding.]]> 2023-03-30 00:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537478461 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537482767 Families will be able to allocate more of their funds towards utility bills, housing, childcare, healthcare, education, and transportation.]]> 2023-03-30 00:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537482767 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537485764 Every year, more than 3 million children die from hunger-related causes.]]> 2023-03-30 00:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537485764 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537488525 When children do not practice healthy eating it can weaken their immune system by affecting their ability to fight off infection.]]> 2023-03-30 00:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537488525 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537503651 SNAPs spending on food creates a demand for more jobs in the manufacturing, trade, and transportation industries.]]> 2023-03-30 00:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537503651 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537511301 The current income limits are maxed at non-livable wages. For example, in PA the maximum gross monthly income for a family of four is 3,007. This limit does not apply to households with a member who is age 60 or older or has a disability. ]]> 2023-03-30 00:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537511301 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537524157 2023-03-30 01:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537524157 amwebb2 https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537545401 https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/resources-publications/benefits-of-healthy-eating.html
https://www.wfpusa.org/who-we-serve/children/
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/healthy-eating-for-children
https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/a-quick-guide-to-snap-eligibility-and-benefits
https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/snap-benefits-overall-impact-on-economy/
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility]]> 2023-03-30 01:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amwebb2/u1bi7ww1zm0bqyrh/wish/2537545401