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COVID-19 Health and Hunger Policy Public Health School Health

Children’s food insecurity in Cabell County, West Virginia

by Brea Smith Hunger is a language everyone on Earth understands, uniting us all. The sense of hunger links every human being, regardless of where we came from or who we are and reminds us of our shared humanity. It’s undeniable that all 8.1 billion people who walk the earth need food, so why isn’t it accessible to all? Why does food insecurity still exist in 2023?

By Think Kids, 1 yearOctober 1, 2023 ago

COVID-19 Health and Hunger Policy Public Health

Food insecurity in Mingo County after the pandemic

Mingo County is one of the poorest counties in the nation; 85% of the population qualifies for SNAP, which is formerly known as food stamps and has a 200% poverty threshold. Measures to ease food insecurity during the pandemic did nothing to increase this number.

By Think Kids, 1 yearSeptember 25, 2023 ago

PAAC Outreach, Enrollment, and Vaccinations

Join the Partnership of African American Churches for a morning/early afternoon of education, enrollment, COVID-19 testing, and vaccinations. Learn a little, say “hello,” get tested, and if eligible, get you and your loved ones enrolled or renewed in Medicaid or CHIP.

By Think Kids, 2 years ago