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SNAP Myths Debunked

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.
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Stories in Sandston

July 11, 2024
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.
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Grantee Spotlight: Salem UMC

July 11, 2024
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.
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USDA Launches New Summer Food Assistance Program

May 13, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the launch of a new, permanent program called SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, “to provide food assistance to children and families during the summer.”
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Come to the Table 2024 Small Grant Awardees

April 15, 2024
With support from the Duke Endowment, Come to the Table has provided small grants to empower rural United Methodist Churches to spearhead transformative food initiatives since 2020. Meet this year's grantees.
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Register Now For Come to the Table's 2024 Regional Events

December 14, 2023
The Come to the Table program is partnering with Dr. Fatimah Salleh, Executive Director of Curanopy, to bring events to three North Carolina locations -- Canton, Hillsborough, and Greenville. Each event will tackle the power of listening and sharing stories as a sacred practice for faith communities by both practicing storytelling exercises and employing participants with the skills, resources, and experience to empower their own communities.
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