Daily Archives: July 11, 2024

Over time, the Food Stamp Program, which is the main federal government program providing food assistance in the U.S., has evolved to be known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As the program has evolved, many misconceptions have been associated with the program.

Focused on naming the stories we tell about hunger and those who experience it in our communities, RAFI’s Come to the Table (CTTT) program hosted local faith leaders for a conversation on uncovering hidden narratives about the root causes of hunger at Corinth UMC in Sandston, Virginia.

Salem UMC and WCOC received a small grant from Come to the Table to support the purchase and distribution of fresh, local produce from county farmers to food pantry participants.