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[Williams Family]

Some of us at yesterday's dinner were talking about the SNAP challenge (can
you live on $4 a day for food) and poverty levels.  If anyone wants to know
about the challenge, visit
http://ctfoodbank.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/can-you-live-on-4-a-day-for-food-take-the-snap-challenge/
*. * I also recommend reading the journal of* **Deb Heinrich, who formerly
worked as Gov. Dannel Malloy’s liaison to the state’s nonprofit community.  She
took the challenge in the fall of 2011.  **(*
http://ctfoodbank.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/snap-challenge-preparation-day/)



The 2013 Poverty Guidelines, set by the Federal Government, is used to
determine whether a family qualifies for assistance (SNAP, healthcare,
rental assistance, etc.).  It is also used by non-profits to determine
qualification for some of their programs.  Levels are set so low, that many
programs let you earn more – usually 150% more.  To see these levels, visit
http://www.infoline.org/InformationLibrary/Documents/FEDERALPOVERTYLEVELS2012_2013.pdf
.  .  Also check out Connecticut's median income
http://www.211ct.org/informationlibrary/Documents/StateMedianIncome2011.asp.

Regards,
Rebecca W.
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