Food!

August 13, 2018

Every once in awhile something uplifting and amazing happens in Washington, D.C.— and when that special something happens, it’s likely because moms, dads, and concerned people like YOU have spoken out! That’s what’s currently happening with the piece of policy (the Farm Bill) that funds and...

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Elyssa Schmier

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy

August 6, 2018

In our third installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Sheri in Iowa who used SNAP while being a single mom and being in school. She recently graduated this May. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post. There is this myth that people...

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Abbie Gately

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care

August 1, 2018

In our second installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Cyndi in Indiana who benefited from the Affordable Care Act. Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . Without the [Affordable Care Act], my whole family would have lost our...

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Abbie Gately

We Are MomsRising!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! MomsRising Near You

July 25, 2018

In our first installment of We Are MomsRising, we talked to Heather in Alabama who benefited from SNAP (food stamps). Read her story below. To learn more about the We Are MomsRising campaign, check out this blog post . “In 2010, I suddenly found myself in an unexpected divorce. I was working...

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Abbie Gately

We Are MomsRising!

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Immigration MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave

July 24, 2018

I don’t know about you, but lately the doom and gloom of politics makes my head spin. It is hard to not only keep up with what is happening but also on what to make of it all. When everything feels like it is going wrong, it is more important than ever to find moments of inspiration. For me, one of...

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Abbie Gately

Childcare & Early Education Food! Immigration

July 20, 2018

It's Friday! And hopefully a beautiful day wherever you are. Summer is hopefully a time when you can relax and tune out a bit. And that's why our weekly #5Actions round up of top actions from the past week is so useful. Please scroll down and make sure you've checked all of these urgent calls-to-...

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Karen Showalter

Food!

July 15, 2018

Todos estamos disfrutando del verano—los niños están de vacaciones, los días son largos y calurosos, y si tenemos suerte, nos vamos de vacaciones a lugares espectaculares. Nos divertimos mucho en el verano—toda la diversion no significa que tenemos que dejar a un lado los hábitos saludables. Aquí...

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Diana Limongi

Food!

July 14, 2018

The summer is well under way—kids are out of school, the days are long, and hot. Just because we are having summer fun, doesn’t mean we can’t make healthy eating choices. We’ve prepared some tips to get the whole family to eat healthy this summer! TIP #1: Ditch the ice cream and opt for: popsicles...

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Diana Limongi

Food!

June 26, 2018

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a version of the Farm Bill that would be devastating to our communities and would increase hunger for millions struggling to put food on the table. This week, the Senate is considering a version that protects SNAP benefit levels and eligibility. Join...

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Lisa Sherrill

Sign NOW to protect SNAP!

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Politics & Policy

June 22, 2018

I know the world feels chaotic right now with everything happening on the news (not to mention getting your kids ready for summer!) —and there’s a lot to keep track of. It’s easy to feel down and helpless. But that’s why MomsRising is here—to remind you of how powerful your voice is and what a...

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Elyssa Schmier