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 &
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.
Anti-poverty activist gave up her day job to feed the hungry By: Maggie Craig (www.brooklyndaily.com) [pullquote]NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford-Stuyvesant OCCUPATION: Founder and Executive Director COMPANY: Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger CLAIM TO FAME: Putting a smile on a child’s face. FAVORITE PLACE: Full Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church WOMAN I ADMIRE: “The Rev. Doctor Emma Simpson, assistant pastor
These diabetic sugar cookies are delicious and easy to make. Sugar cookies are the best for cookie cutters. So, get out your cookie cutters and start baking away! ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes Yields 32 servings Dietary exchanges: Per 2 cookie serving: calories – 90, protein
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This diabetic sweet potato recipe is far from your average sweet potato’s. It is a wonderful combination of sweet potatoes and biscuits. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes Yields 10 servings Dietary exchanges per serving: (113 calories per serving) 1 serving=1 Bread exchange, 1 Fat exchange; These
SOURCE: Country Magazine, June/July 1994 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 5/94 ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: No cooking required Yields 15 servings Diabetic exchanges: One serving (prepared with sugar free ice creamand sugar substitute) equals 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit; also, 183calories, 131 mg sodium, 15 mg
A very yummy frosting to add to any diabetic birthday cake recipes. SOURCE: Sugar Free…That’s me! by Judith S. Majors, copyright 1978,ISBN #0-345-28708-8. Formatted into MM by Ursula R. Taylor. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: No cooking required Yields 4 servings Dietary exchange per serving: 1 serving =
From: The New Diabetic Cookbook by Mabel Caviani, R.D. Brought to you andyours via Nancy O’Brion and her Meal-Master ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes Yields 30 servings Dietary exchange per serving: 1 bread exchange + 1 fat exchange; CAL: 143; CHO: 17gm; PRO: 2gm; FAT: 7gm; low-sodium
These diabetic nut brownies are perfect for nut lovers! Feel free to infuse your favorite nuts into this delightful recipe. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Yields 30 servings Exchange: 2 brownies = 1/2 bread and 1 1/2 fat. From: Virginia Sonier (HCMC24B) [/tab] [tab title=”Ingredients”]
These diabetic mushroom fajitas are heart healthy and relatively easy to make. 30 minutes prep which mostly consists of chopping! ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html ) [tabs] [tab title=”Cooking Time”] Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 7-10 minutes Yields 6 servings Per fajita: 225 calories 8 g protein 8 g fat 30 g carbohydrate 2 g fiber