(Source: Feeding America) School Lunch Programs Close for Winter Break While Food Stamp Cuts And High Heating Bills Strain Food Budgets of Low-Income Americans. Chicago, Illinois December 17, 2013 The anticipated need this holiday season comes from a variety of reasons: Winter has hit hard and hit early in many states this year, adding additional and unexpected heating expenses for many people. 21 million children will miss out on free or reduced breakfast and lunch at school during the long winter break. Food banks are expecting 25 percent less food deliveries of USDA commodities this winter than were...
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