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For more than 40 years, Jim worked as a mechanic. When the economy crashed, business stopped. Jim knew he needed to apply for food stamps when after waiting for a customer payment all day - it simply never arrived. Without a cracker in the house he applied for food stamps and is glad he did. He would have had no other way to eat.

Scott worked hard his entire life - until a truck accident left him with permanent disabilities. Unable to work, food stamps help him put food on the table.

Chelle and her husband ran a daycare for years. In a matter of months, the economy fell, and their monthly earnings plummeted from $4,000 to a mere $1000. One day Chelle opened the fridge to feed her six year-old daughter. There was nothing in it. Chelle and her family applied for food stamps, and now she doesn't need to worry about feeding her daughter. Chelle is currently working full time at her daycare and going to graduate school.

Dawn worked as a nurse and a legal assistant. She always supported herself and her kids. When the economy crashed, her employer told her he could no longer afford to pay her. Dawn's food supply dwindled, and she had no other choice but to apply for food stamps. She cried for an hour before finallly gathering up the courage to apply. She was on food stamps for only a short period of time, but they helped her survive until she found a new job.

Melinda lost her job when cancer put her in the hospital for three months straight. Food stamps helped her feed her family.

Our partner, Morgan Stanley, provided schools with food, allowing for families to go to sleep knowing they had food. Learn more about our partners at feedingamerica.org.

Jessica was laid off from her job. She quickly got two other jobs as a waitress while she looked for more work. Then she got sick, and temporarily lost her ability to walk - and consequently her job. With no income, she relied on food stamps to feed her and her daughter until she could literally get back on her feet again.

SNAP helps families and individuals know where their next meal is coming from.

Meet Chad from Milwaukee. He works at the local food bank and feels passionate about helping those in his community.

Local organizations are great partners to our local food banks. Thanks to the Boys and Girls Club in Denver, children are provided with nutritious food at the end of the day. Learn more about child hunger at feedingamerica.org.