Staring on Sunday, October 5th, a team of United Way employees and volunteers will take part in a $21 food stamp challenge to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our region. Every month, more than 456,000 Massachusetts residents use food stamps to buy food, and the average benefit per person is -roughly- $1 per meal. Yes, you read correctly: $21 for a week of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. read more »
