Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Rallies To Raise Awareness For Military Hunger

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Rallies To Raise Awareness For Military Hunger

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The video highlights the issue of food insecurity among U.S. military families, with 24% affected. Advocates, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and John Feel, are pushing for legislative changes to address this. Personal stories reveal the struggles faced by families, such as being disqualified from SNAP benefits due to housing allowances. Proposed solutions include a basic needs allowance and legislative changes to SNAP eligibility. The video calls for increased awareness and action to ensure military families receive adequate support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of military families are estimated to be food insecure according to the Department of Defense?

10%

24%

50%

75%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Sarah Lehmann's family struggled to qualify for SNAP benefits?

Basic allowance for housing counted as income

High medical expenses

Lack of employment opportunities

High grocery prices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basic needs allowance intended to provide for low-income military families?

Educational grants

A pay bonus

Free housing

Medical insurance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the advocates working on military family hunger issues?

To reduce military spending

To increase food bank availability

To ensure military families are paid enough to not need food assistance

To provide free meals to all military families

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the website launched to raise awareness about military family hunger?

supportourtroops.org

militaryfoodsupport.com

hungerawareness.net

endmilitaryhunger.org