Breaking: Mayor Bowser’s administration just told @LegalAidDC, which was preparing to sue the city, that she plans to implement the SNAP increase after all. They’re still waiting to see the details but they’re calling off plans to take legal action for now https://t.co/K2XzZT1csw
Heads-up, world! We're hiring! Do you want to become the next member of the DC Greens team? We're accepting applications for our Community Engagement Coordinator position. The application deadline is December 13.
Apply today >> https://t.co/ADEG1g1g0n
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DC Greens is proud to introduce our 2023 Ward 7 & 8 Resource Guide! Created in partnership w/ 40+ organizations, the Guide features key information about vital services currently available to the D.C. community. Download a copy: https://t.co/iGHW4dOaHM #DCGreens#Ward7#Ward8
Last week, DC Councilmember @chenderson the Food Access by Public Transit Study Amendment Act of 2023, which requires the District Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) to conduct a study on public transportation access to supermarkets in low #FoodAccess areas: https://t.co/GAmobjHGuv
"The glaring dietary difference for #SNAP participants is inequitable access to food. It is difficult...to afford enough food with insufficient benefits while confronting other root causes of hunger, such as inadequate wages, housing and health care." https://t.co/zBXGYOGyCd
The most noteworthy thing about the revenue estimates released today, is that the Council’s move to temporarily increase SNAP benefits by nearly $40M and $20 M to excluded workers, is fully funded.
The financial outlook is positive but sobering.
My full press release below:
September 15th is the last day to submit comments to the DC Council on the FRESH STARTS ACT. Tell the Council we must improve the quality of the food & the services offered in the DC Jail system.
“Food not fit for human consumption,” doesn’t belong on anyone’s plate, so why is it acceptable for our incarcerated neighbors?? We support @CMBrookePinto's #FRESHSTARTS Act to reform and transform DC jail food NOW!
https://t.co/0hHPAxfUI7
@dcck
Healthy food is a human right, jail food reform now!
Nevada to reform jail food program after shocking reports of inmates forced to rely on “toothpaste tacos" (toothpaste sandwiched between toilet paper), salt packs, and antacids to soothe hunger pains.
https://t.co/Rel0qwf6LD
"I've seen women have relationships with officers, because they get to eat better food. I've seen officers be manipulative and use food as leverage." Food should NEVER be used as a weapon, that's why DC must pass and fund the #FRESHSTARTS Act!
https://t.co/0hHPAxfUI7
Think healthy food is a fundamental human right? There's still time to testify in support of the #FRESHSTARTS Act – until 5pm, 9/15! Submit testimony via email or voicemail and tell the DC Council that our incarcerated neighbors deserve a fresh start!
https://t.co/UAZyiFBABv