Bring a Million to Humboldt Campaign — CalFresh + VENTSday




The Jefferson Exchange show

Summary: <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Jefferson Exchange — April 17, 2013, HOUR 1</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span class="headlinetext">Bring a Million to Humboldt</span> </b><br><br> The use of "food stamps" zoomed during the economic downturn of recent years, but an analysis of the numbers in Humboldt County led observers to figure that more people were eligible than were using the benefits of what is called CalFresh.  And that meant leaving roughly a million dollars on the table.  That analysis led to the <a href="http://www.foodforpeople.org/bring-million-humboldt-county" target="_blank"><strong>"Bring a Million to Humboldt Campaign".</strong></a>  You'll hear about its success and current focus. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span class="headlinetext">VENTSday</span> </b><br><br></p><p>No guest, two topics, and all the calls and emails we can fit in half an hour.  That's the general structure of our weekly VENTSday segment, a chance for listeners to vent politely on topics in the news.  Take part by calling 1-800-838-3760 or 541-552-6782 or emailing <a href="mailto:JX@jeffnet.org?subject=VENTS%20Apr%2017"><strong>JX@jeffnet.org</strong></a><br> THIS WEEK:<br> --Sales tax talk in Oregon: time to take seriously?<br> --California considers yanking Boy Scouts non-profit status unless it admits gays?</p>