Witnesses to Hunger: Philadelphia Site Representative Tianna Gaines-Turner recently spoke on the role of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in supporting low-income households, and her testimony is featured in the Greater Philadelphia Farm Bill Working Group’s 2018 policy briefing, “Why the Farm Bill Matters for Greater Philadelphia.”

Poverty isn’t something you can put a Band-Aid on. The belief that if you force someone to be resourceful, it will go away, is simply not true

You can read the full policy briefing, including policy recommendations and Tianna’s testimony, HERE.