Tag: food stamp challenge
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Forthcoming Documentary: Food Stamped
Jun 1st 2009
I consider my week on the Food Stamp Challenge to be a defining moment in both my work here at MAZON and my personal hunger education (if you’ve noticed, I can’t stop talking about it on this blog). With record numbers of people in the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – the new name for ... continue reading »
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How Low Can You Go…And Stay Healthy?
May 11th 2009
Recently, NPR aired a series entitled “How Low Can You Go?”, in which listeners, website users, and chefs share recipes which can feed a family of four for under $10. The first episode of the series features Spanish celebrity chef José Andrés preparing a chickpea & spinach stew. The recipe isn’t for everyone –Andrés recommends using dried ... continue reading »
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Yom Kippur D’Var Torah
Oct 5th 2007
Cry Aloud, kra b’garon – from the throat. Hold nothing back, Shout as loud as the Shofar. Sh’ma Israel! Wake up! God puts these words in Isaiah’s mouth. He cried out to his people – the Israelites who were doing what we do today – hurting each other, living small lives. Caught up in greed, ... continue reading »
