Suzanne Bonamici tweeted the following:
"It is clear that our existing food assistance programs are not reaching every student who struggles with hunger. My Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act would help eliminate one common barrier, but we must also do more to close the gaps in our federal nutrition programs."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Suzanne Bonamici:
"Others discussed the stigma around asking for or using assistance programs like SNAP. Several people mentioned unreasonable work and income requirements, especially in the context of graduate students. We were reminded that many students are parents with kids to feed."Read on Twitter
"Thank you to the students, higher education faculty and staff, and anti-hunger advocates who joined me today for a roundtable discussion about food insecurity. Several people mentioned the many barriers that prevent students from accessing nutritious food."Read on Twitter
"I join my @CAPAC colleagues in celebrating the vibrant culture and accomplishments of Korean Americans in Oregon and across the country." on Jan. 13Read on Twitter
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