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The Impact of SequestrationCuts

Visit a Local Farmers' Market

Join Us for Empty Bowls

Grand Finale

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Dear Friends,Welcome to Table Talk, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes' advocacye-newsletter that's published six times per year.This e-newsletter will inform you on recent hunger news andlegislation, as wellas provide you with ways to be an advocateforhungry people in our community.

The Impact of Sequestration Cuts

March 1 cuts could hurt those already on the edgeAutomatic budget cuts are set to take affect on Friday, March 1if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement. Cuts wouldimpact discretionary programs including:

WIC (nutrition program for women and children)TEFAP administration (emergency food assistanceprogram)Meals on Wheels, and more.

Some of the people Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes serve rely onthese programs to supplement their nutritional needs. Any cutscould seriously undermine our community and nation's safety netfor the most vulnerable residents.

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food insecurity in KalamazooCounty.

Contact your representativeContact your senator

Keep an eye on our page to find out how thissocial mediabudget process will affect KLF and the people in our community.

Visit a Local Farmers' MarketA variety of fresh food sources are still availableSpring is right around the corner, but you don't have to wait untilthen to get your fresh food fix. The Kalamazoo community offersa variety of farmers' markets throughout the week, all year-round.Visit one of these great local vendors to purchase your produceand brighten up the last of these gloomy days.

Borgess Hospital Indoor Farmers' MarketEvery other Thursday, 11 am-2 pmBronson Athletic Club Farmers' Market

Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pmBronson Hospital Winter Farmers' MarketEvery other Friday, 10:30 am-2 pmBank Street Winter Market (bingo hall across fromsummer market)Saturdays, 8 am-1 pmKalamazoo Foods Market (corner of Crosstown Parkwayand Burdick Street)Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm

Join Us for Empty Bowls Grand FinaleKLF partners with local elementary on April 26

You're invited to an evening offood, local art and the simple joyof eating together during the finalEmpty Bowls event in our 2013series. Join us at Prairie RidgeElementary School, 2294 S. 9thSt., on Friday, April 26 from5:30-7:30 pm.

This is an opportunity to enjoy asimple community meal as thestudents display their handmade ceramic bowls, meant tosymoblize all of the empty bowls and plates local children faceevery day. There will also be a silent auction of professionallymade ceramic pieces!A $5 donation per household is suggested, which includes a mealfor everyone and one student-made ceramic bowl to take home.

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