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Three Washingtonians speak up for dental care

siobhan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:30:43 -0500

Read the experiences of three Washingtonians who are speaking up to improve access to dental care.

“It’s about what the people need. It’s hard to get dental care, and this new provider could fill the gap and reach more people who need preventative care so they don’t face the kind of problems I am facing.” - Kim Rice, Vancouver

WE'RE IN THE NEWS: N. OLYMPIA PENINSULA 3RD IN STATE FOR STARVING RESIDENTS

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:53:22 -0500

A recent report by the Food Research and Action Center found that 18.8 respondents in the North Olympic Peninsula have had trouble affording enough
food.

Linda Stone, senior food policy coordinator for Washington's Children's Alliance, said the 6th Congressional District probably was high on the list because it is largely rural.

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Policy Paper - 2009 Session: Childhood Hunger

mjennings — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:41:32 -0500

The Children's Alliance 2009 End Childhood Hunger policy paper lays out our priorities for the 09 legislative session: support struggling families to provide at least two meals a day.

Press Release - Hunger Hits Hard

mjennings — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:26:40 -0500

A new report from the Children’s Alliance, Hungry in Washington 2008, is sounding an early alarm about widespread hunger in Washington households as the state and nation enter a recession.

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admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:42:36 -0500

The national poverty level for a family of four is $20,650/year. The poverty level is set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the same for a family in Seattle as it is for a family in Wapato.

Washington's Food Insecurity Rate Drops

admin — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:00:00 -0500

New data show areas of the state where residents are most likely to be hungry

Only 14% of low-income school kids get summer meals

admin — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0400

Summer vacation leaves many Washington children hungry