With SNAP cuts, groups like Trenton Area Soup Kitchen need more support [L.A. PARKER COLUMN]

With SNAP cuts, groups like Trenton Area Soup Kitchen need more support [L.A. PARKER COLUMN]

Dave “Poppy” Sanderson learned early on in life about philanthropy. “My mom taught me to always help others, especially if I’m blessed with the means to do so,” Sanderson, athletic trainer for 50 years at Trenton Central High School, recalled. Sanderson had planned on making a donation to Trenton Area Soup Kitchen in early October but a busy schedule delayed his check presentation almost perfectly. With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …

'We can't keep up:' Casa Maria seeing increase in need

The lines at Casa Maria in South Tucson are growing longer as families across the country worry about where their next meal may come from.Though the Trump Administration announced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits would be partially funded for November after a ruling from Federal judges, those benefits will be delayed and cut in half.The team at nonprofit Casa Maria Soup Kitchen is seeing the need for staples like food…