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Friday, September 07, 2012  The Syracuse School District is now offering free lunches to students regardless of income as part of a new program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The top Democrat in New York's Legislature is pushing legislation to boost the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 and then index it annually to the inflation rate.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  A national organization is fighting for women here in Central New York.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  It's the kind of stuff that gives moms nightmares: a machete near a play area, household chemicals accessible to preschoolers, and instructors teaching without a criminal background check.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  Several CNY communities hold anti-hunger walks on Sunday

Sunday, November 14, 2010  Coat and sweater dropoffs, Rescue Mission tours among events planned

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  The Samaritan Center of Syracuse says it's served more than 10% additional meals this year and the numbers continue to climb. Now, the agency needs your help.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  A new census report out shows the poverty rate jumped to hits highest level in nearly 15 years. That's reflected locally, the need at the Rescue Mission in Syracuse is higher than ever.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  Agencies face cuts, again, unless $1 million is raised

Saturday, June 06, 2009  Anti-poverty advocates say 10 years of welfare reform in New York hasn't done enough to help poor families who most need help.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009  New York is buried in a historic recession, facing rising food prices and greater living expenses, and anti-poverty groups argue it's more urgent than ever to increase the state's welfare grant.

Friday, November 28, 2008  The Salvation Army will begin taking registrations Monday for its annual Christmas Bureau.

Thursday, November 27, 2008  The downturn in the economy is taking its toll on the Rescue Mission. The Syracuse agency, which has been feeding those in need for more than one hundred years, is struggling to keep up with an increased number of people in need of meals.