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Good morning. This episode of the Poverty Minute highlights new nationwide SNAP benefit cuts affecting millions, local organizations like the Johnny Cake Center making an impact in Rhode Island, and rising child poverty in Canada.
We also cover research on preterm birth risks, debates over military deployment plans in Chicago, the opening of a year-round pet-friendly homeless shelter in Hillsborough, Oregon, and a major $818 million VA grant to combat veteran homelessness.
By Sean Spence Poverty ActivistGood morning. This episode of the Poverty Minute highlights new nationwide SNAP benefit cuts affecting millions, local organizations like the Johnny Cake Center making an impact in Rhode Island, and rising child poverty in Canada.
We also cover research on preterm birth risks, debates over military deployment plans in Chicago, the opening of a year-round pet-friendly homeless shelter in Hillsborough, Oregon, and a major $818 million VA grant to combat veteran homelessness.