Food stamps for thought (Jewish World Review)

http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Here’s an easy one. Fight hunger and boost the economy at the same time. We’re not talking about some loaves-and-fishes miracle. All Congress has to do is make permanent the temporary expansion of the food-stamp program included in the stimulus package last spring. More: continued here

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Final holiday mail deadline today! – 10 Connects

Los Angeles Times Final holiday mail deadline today!10 ConnectsIf you don't think you'll make it to your local post office by closing time, the Post Office says there are two locations in the Bay Area that will be open …Post office lines manageable on deadline day for holiday mailingsTampa TribuneHoliday …

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Californians Go Hungry Without Food Stamps (New America Media)

California’s participation rate of qualified applicants in the food stamp program ranked second to last among all 50 states. And it isn’t because they don’t need the assistance. A new report found that bureaucratic regulations may be preventing eligible families from accessing the service. More: continued here

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