More than half the people served in the Food Stamp Program are children. However, the Food Stamp Program is not as accessible or as adequate as it has been in the past. Most legal immigrants are barred from participating. Outdated rules restrict families with high housing expenses, and people owning reliable cars, often essential for work, are kept out of the program entirely. The Hunger Relief Act would adjust the housing and vehicle provisions and would restore access to the program to legal immigrants.
Studies show that hunger persists in the United States.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors survey of 26 major cities found that 58 percent of the people requesting emergency food assistance were members of families with children. 67 percent of the adults requesting food assistance were employed. The Hunger Relief Act can help working families get the boost they need to feed their families and bring a fair share to all members of the community in this richly blessed land. Working to End Hunger , is now available. The kit includes a handbook full of facts and helpful suggestions and a 12-minute video of a family trying to cope with hunger.