food stamps

Canned Peas or Tampons?

By Caroline Spivack on February 22, 2016 food stamps, Grace Meng, Julissa Ferreras, Tampon Tax Politics & Policy, Public Health

Canned Peas or Tampons?

Women on food stamps often have to make difficult choices, but some legislative efforts may make it easier.

Feeding the Hungry: Rice and Beef Stew, and a Brownie or a Cookie

By Christine Chung on October 13, 2014 Central Harlem, Central Harlem Alcohol Crisis Center, food stamps, homeless, poverty, Raleigh Jenkins, soup kitchen Manhattan, Struggling in the City

Feeding the Hungry: Rice and Beef Stew, and a Brownie or a Cookie

Rain or shine, dozens line up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Central Harlem Alcohol Crisis Center.

Climbing Off the Edge

By Daniel Mescon on May 17, 2014 Business, disability, Food cart, food stamps, Guyana, medical equipment, New York City, souvenirs, vending, veteran On the Edge

Climbing Off the Edge

A disabled veteran figures out a way to move forward with his own business: a food cart