Erin McAleer
Cognoscenti contributor
Erin McAleer is the president of Project Bread.
Recently published
Why your kids should eat school lunch. Even if you can pack it for them
When all students eat for free, school meals transform from being a stamp of poverty to a tool for community building and social development, writes Erin McAleer.
Why Are We Letting Trump Decide Who Gets To Eat And Who Goes Hungry?
Some 35,000 Massachusetts residents will lose access to food stamps as a result of a new Trump administration rule. It's counterproductive, writes Erin McAleer, and it’s also cruel.
The Shutdown Is Causing A Man-Made Hunger Crisis
Federal funding for SNAP benefits, formerly known as "food stamps," will run out at the end of February.