Around the U.S.

Mike and Glenn

“One Brother Reaches Out to Another Across the Economic Divide,” by Rachel L. Swarns. New York Times, Dec. 15, 2013. Photo by Nicole Bengevino/New York Times. Mr. Remboulis knows that behind every number is a family and a story. His … Continue reading

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“James”

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, past aid recipient.
Judging Others Until in Need
Those two years on Food Stamps were two years of hell psychologically because I thought only losers were on Food Stamps. The toughest thing was using the Food Stamps at the grocery store. Being on Food Stamps made me more accepting of those on the program Continue reading

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