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Finale Quick Links Our Website Donate Now Volunteer Contact Us Facebook Twitter Dear Friends, Welcome to Table Talk, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes' advocacy e-newsletter that's published six times per year. This e-newsletter will inform you on recent hunger news and legislation, as well as provide you with ways to be an advocate for hungry people in our community.

The Impact of Sequestration Cuts

March 1 cuts could hurt those already on the edge
Automatic budget cuts are set to take affect on Friday, March 1 if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement. Cuts would impact discretionary programs including: WIC (nutrition program for women and children) TEFAP administration (emergency food assistance program) Meals on Wheels, and more. Some of the people Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes serve rely on these programs to supplement their nutritional needs. Any cuts could seriously undermine our community and nation's safety net for the most vulnerable residents.

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food insecurity in Kalamazoo County.

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Visit a Local Farmers' Market

A variety of fresh food sources are still available
Spring is right around the corner, but you don't have to wait until then to get your fresh food fix. The Kalamazoo community offers a variety of farmers' markets throughout the week, all year-round. Visit one of these great local vendors to purchase your produce and brighten up the last of these gloomy days. Borgess Hospital Indoor Farmers' Market Every other Thursday, 11 am-2 pm Bronson Athletic Club Farmers' Market Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm Bronson Hospital Winter Farmers' Market Every other Friday, 10:30 am-2 pm Bank Street Winter Market (bingo hall across from summer market) Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm Kalamazoo Foods Market (corner of Crosstown Parkway and Burdick Street) Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm

Join Us for Empty Bowls Grand Finale

KLF partners with local elementary on April 26
You're invited to an evening of food, local art and the simple joy of eating together during the final Empty Bowls event in our 2013 series. Join us at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, 2294 S. 9th St., on Friday, April 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This is an opportunity to enjoy a simple community meal as the students display their handmade ceramic bowls, meant to symoblize all of the empty bowls and plates local children face every day. There will also be a silent auction of professionally made ceramic pieces! A $5 donation per household is suggested, which includes a meal for everyone and one student-made ceramic bowl to take home.

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