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Health 360 Graduate Rollie Hernandez Speaks Out

“It was like getting back a new life. It was like a new urge of sensitivity, but also appreciation for nature and the process,” said Rollie Hernandez of coming to the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger’s Urban Garden. Nearly ten years ago, Mr. Hernandez was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After immigrating from Trinidad as a young

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Crain’s New York Business Quotes Dr.Samuels on recent SNAP cuts

Crain’s New York Business gives the numbers expected to increase this month due to the new cuts to the SNAP Food Stamp program.  Some shocking realizations made by Dr.Samuels reveal the truth we are all facing in light of these cuts. Check out the Article below!   Crain’s New York Business Article

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Campaigner of the Month – Chef Madison Cowan

Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger would like to thank Chef Madison Cowan for his continued support and his contributions. This month he donated a dinner of 8 as part of a our Charity Auction Dinner.  Check out the delicious meal he prepared:

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The Hunger Cliff

More than 47 million Americans rely on SNAP (Food Stamps) to keep food on the table. SNAP is also a fast and effective economic stimulus, benefiting every link of the food chain. Decisions made in Washington between now & November will determine whether cuts to SNAP will create new hardships for low income Americans &

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SNAP benefits will decline on November 1, 2013

When will I see the drop in benefits?  Cuts go into effect on November 1, 2013, so the SNAP benefit amount you  receive will be less starting in November. This is a permanent benefit cut.  How much will my total benefit cut be? SNAP benefits are based on monthly household income, expenses and household size.

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BSCAH featured in article by MSNBC

An article written by John Totter from MSNBC features our staff, volunteers, and pantry members along with their struggles to overcome the tax cuts to the SNAP food stamp program.  Read the article posted below for more information about the cuts and BSCAH’s efforts to meet the demands of the lives affected. http://www.msnbc.com/all/americas-new-hunger-crisis  

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BSCAH still in the Rockaways and Coney Island ONE YEAR LATER

2,765,025 meals- after Hurricane Sandy Today is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, a devastating blow to families in New York City that no one could have ever imagined.  The rebuilding has been slow and very heart rending to families who have not yet experienced normalcy. Our ongoing recovery efforts continue as every Tuesdays our mobile truck

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Stellar Egg-in-a-Hole from a BSCAH Volunteer!

The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger depends on volunteers to help run our supermarket style food pantry, to pack the trucks for our mobile pantries in Coney Island and Far Rockaway, to maintain our urban farm, and to facilitate our community nutrition programs. All told, they contribute about 1,500 hours of community service every month! We

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Health 360: Walnut pesto for a healthy heart

During our series of lessons about heart health, participants in Health 360 learned that inflammation may be a significant contributing factor to heart disease. Although the inflammatory response is an important part of the body’s immune system, it can cause problems when it’s overactive. There are foods with anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect against these negative health effects. Some of

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Health 360: Delicious and nutritious breakfast muffins

After finishing our exercise lesson at the last meeting of the Health 360 program, participants enjoyed healthy whole grain muffins. They are packed with fiber from the dried fruit and grains, plus a good amount of protein from the grains, egg, and buttermilk. These can be baked in advance and then frozen for a convenient and

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