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Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Mon, 10/06/2008

Food Stamp Challenge

Paola's journal -diary of a celiac-
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According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, "Celiac Disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world." It is estimated that 1 out of every 133 Americans have this "multi-system, multi-symptom disorder [which is] activated by eating gluten." How does a celiac patient (or anyone else on a restrictive diet, for that matter) survive on food stamps?  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Thu, 10/02/2008

Taking a stand against hunger

Udubbers attempt to walk a mile in the shoes of a food stamp recipient by living on $21 for a week

Staring on Sunday, October 5th, a team of United Way employees and volunteers will take part in a $21 food stamp challenge to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our region. Every month, more than 456,000 Massachusetts residents use food stamps to buy food, and the average benefit per person is -roughly- $1 per meal. Yes, you read correctly: $21 for a week of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.  read more »

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