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Donna Stiglmeier

Wed, 10/15/2008

A Tale of Two States: Child Poverty in Massachusetts

a Post for Blog Action Day on Poverty

Massachusetts has one of the highest median family incomes in the nation, yet its percentage of children who are poor has hovered for years at 13%, even in better economic times. read more »

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Donna Stiglmeier

Mon, 10/13/2008

Last days of the Food Stamp $21 Challenge

...this cookie is crumbling!

Today was not a good day in the food/energy category. read more »

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Donna Stiglmeier

Wed, 10/08/2008

Food vs. Credit Challenge: Days 3 and 4

It is a challenge!

Day 2 into Day 3 was really hard…light headed…energy level low. I can see the link between food insecurity and education/work performance. read more »

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Donna Stiglmeier

Mon, 10/06/2008

Food vs. Credit Challenge

...the impact of $21 a week of Food Stamps

Food Stamp Challenge: A daily log...

Pre-Challenge…prepping for the next seven days

Okay…at the suggestion of my co-worker, I went to a website to strategize about what I can get for $21…to create my shopping list. I decided to try to go with food I would eat normally…however, switching to non-organic and less expensive brands (and what is on sale) and then, minimizing portions. I am lactose intolerant and don’t eat a lot of carbs…so that also impacts my food choices. How long can I last? read more »