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A just and fair farm bill

by John Freund, CM | November 1, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

The 2013 Farm Bill Needs Your Involvement Take Action! Our Goal: A Just and Fair Farm Bill Sheila Gilbert, National President of the Society of dePaul USA writes, Dear Vincentians, As Congress begins to debate the 2013 Farm Bill, the National Council of the U.S....

Catholic Bishops on massive food cuts

by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace | 1 Comment

Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program. “Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right and a...

SNAP Alumni – Where are they?

by John Freund, CM | September 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments

What good is SNAP? The SNAP Alumni project champions successful Americans — citizens who once received food stamps and are now leaders in the arts, government, business, sports and education. With a temporary lift from this government program that continues to help...

SVDP President – prayer and collaboration

by John Freund, CM | August 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace | 1 Comment

Several weeks ago, I alerted you to the fact that members of Congress would be in recess between August 5 and September 9. Since we are in the midst of that recess, I am again asking that you use this time for prayer, collaboration, and personal contact with your...

Catholic Bishops on massive food cuts

by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace

Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the...

SNAP Alumni – Where are they?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses

What good is SNAP? The SNAP Alumni project champions successful Americans — citizens who once received food stamps and...

SVDP President – prayer and collaboration

by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace

Several weeks ago, I alerted you to the fact that members of Congress would be in recess between August 5 and...

SVdP Capwiz Alert: House Seeks Food Stamp Deal

by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Justice and Peace

Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAP The "scandal of hunger" which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor, underemployed and...

Vincent de Paul – Prioritize cuts to Hunger Programs

by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The National President of the St. Vincent dePaul Society USA writes... The Farm Bill Is Coming Up for a Vote in the House Oppose Drastic Cuts to Hunger Programs - Take Action! The House is expected to begin voting on the 2013 Farm Bill this week. That's why I'm asking...

Farm bill and SNAP alert – SVDP

by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

SVDP President Sheila Gilbert writes... Debate Begins on Cuts to SNAP - Dear Vincentians and Supporters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Please pardon these back-to-back alerts, but Congress is moving quickly on issues of concern to those we serve. Last year...

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