{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Erin's Angels of CNY","home_page_url":"https://erinsangelscny.org","description":"Erin's Angels of CNY","author":{"name":"Erin's Angels of CNY"},"items":[{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-love-refuses-to-let-tragedy-have-the-final-word","html_content":"

This month marks 18 years since Erin Maxwell was murdered. It is almost impossible to write that sentence without feeling the weight of it. Eighteen years since an 11-year-old girl should have been protected, cherished, ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-love-refuses-to-let-tragedy-have-the-final-word","title":"When Love Refuses to Let Tragedy Have the Final Word","summary":"This month marks 18 years since Erin Maxwell was murdered. It is almost impossible to write that sentence without feeling the weight of it. Eighteen years since an 11-year-old girl should have been protected, cherished, ...","date_modified":"2026-08-20T16:20:12Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-builds-things-that-last","html_content":"

Nearly ten years ago, Erin's Angels of CNY began with a simple belief: No child should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. But the truth is, Erin's Angels began long before the first backpack was packed,...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-builds-things-that-last","title":"Love Builds Things That Last","summary":"Nearly ten years ago, Erin's Angels of CNY began with a simple belief: No child should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. But the truth is, Erin's Angels began long before the first backpack was packed,...","date_modified":"2026-07-14T19:26:47Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-school-ends-hunger-doesnt","html_content":"

During the School Year, a Community Comes Together. Every other Tuesday during the school year, something powerful happens quietly in the Phoenix Central School District.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-school-ends-hunger-doesnt","title":"When School Ends Hunger Doesn't","summary":"During the School Year, a Community Comes Together. Every other Tuesday during the school year, something powerful happens quietly in the Phoenix Central School District.","date_modified":"2026-07-01T19:49:53Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/poverty-by-policy-what-happens-when-childcare-funding-disappears","html_content":"

For years, Erin's Angels of CNY has advocated for poverty justice, and one thing has become increasingly clear: poverty is not a personal failure. It is the result of systems that too often leave hardworking families wit...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/poverty-by-policy-what-happens-when-childcare-funding-disappears","title":"Poverty by Policy: What happens when childcare funding disappears","summary":"For years, Erin's Angels of CNY has advocated for poverty justice, and one thing has become increasingly clear: poverty is not a personal failure. It is the result of systems that too often leave hardworking families wit...","date_modified":"2026-06-02T13:10:10Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-lives-here-what-community-fridges-teach-us-about-feeding-ou","html_content":"

There is something incredibly powerful about a simple idea:\nTake what you need. Leave what you can. No questions asked.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-lives-here-what-community-fridges-teach-us-about-feeding-ou","title":"What Community Fridges Teach Us About Feeding Our Neighbors","summary":"There is something incredibly powerful about a simple idea:\nTake what you need. Leave what you can. No questions asked.","date_modified":"2026-05-06T14:52:41Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-is-greater-than-hunger","html_content":"

We talk about food a lot. Meals. Groceries. Weekend backpacks. Summer lunches. But what we’re really talking about—what has always been at the heart of this work—is love.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-is-greater-than-hunger","title":"Love Is Greater Than Hunger","summary":"We talk about food a lot. Meals. Groceries. Weekend backpacks. Summer lunches. But what we’re really talking about—what has always been at the heart of this work—is love.","date_modified":"2026-04-08T13:38:40Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-government-programs-are-cut-local-pantries-carry-the-weight","html_content":"

Across New York State and throughout the country, food pantries and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm. Whenever federal programs are cut, the impact reverberates far beyond government budgets, it lands squar...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-government-programs-are-cut-local-pantries-carry-the-weight","title":"When Government Programs Are Cut, Local Pantries Carry the Weight","summary":"Across New York State and throughout the country, food pantries and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm. Whenever federal programs are cut, the impact reverberates far beyond government budgets, it lands squar...","date_modified":"2026-03-10T20:25:07Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/start-the-year-off-with-a-bang-reflecting-on-2025","html_content":"

There’s something powerful about a new year.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/start-the-year-off-with-a-bang-reflecting-on-2025","title":"Start the Year Off with a Bang & Reflecting on 2025 ","summary":"There’s something powerful about a new year.","date_modified":"2026-01-19T22:02:55Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/december-is-for-love-that-shows-up","html_content":"

The calendar fills quickly, the days grow shorter, and yet—this is often the month when love becomes most visible. Not the abstract kind. The kind that shows up. The kind that notices. The kind that acts.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/december-is-for-love-that-shows-up","title":"December Is for Love That Shows Up","summary":"The calendar fills quickly, the days grow shorter, and yet—this is often the month when love becomes most visible. Not the abstract kind. The kind that shows up. The kind that notices. The kind that acts.","date_modified":"2025-12-16T18:14:16Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/it%E2%80%99s-not-about-politics-it%E2%80%99s-about-hungry-kids","html_content":"

I read a story recently that stopped me cold.\nIt wasn’t my story, but it could have been any of ours.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/it%E2%80%99s-not-about-politics-it%E2%80%99s-about-hungry-kids","title":"It’s Not About Politics. It’s About Hungry Kids.","summary":"I read a story recently that stopped me cold.\nIt wasn’t my story, but it could have been any of ours.","date_modified":"2025-11-06T20:58:12Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month","html_content":"

At Erin’s Angels of CNY, our work starts with hunger—but it never ends there.\nBecause hunger is just one symptom of a much deeper problem: a society that fails to protect its most vulnerable.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month","title":"These children should still be here.","summary":"At Erin’s Angels of CNY, our work starts with hunger—but it never ends there.\nBecause hunger is just one symptom of a much deeper problem: a society that fails to protect its most vulnerable.","date_modified":"2025-10-07T00:34:51Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/september-is-hunger-action-month","html_content":"

Hunger Action Month is a nationwide initiative, led by Feeding America, that occurs every September to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States and encourage action to combat it.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/september-is-hunger-action-month","title":"September is Hunger Action Month","summary":"Hunger Action Month is a nationwide initiative, led by Feeding America, that occurs every September to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States and encourage action to combat it.","date_modified":"2025-09-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-maxwell-%E2%80%94-forever-11-years-old","html_content":"

It has now been 17 years since that devastating August of 2008, when 11-year-old Erin Elizabeth Maxwell was taken from us in Palermo, Oswego County. Her death stunned our community—not only because of the loss of such a ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-maxwell-%E2%80%94-forever-11-years-old","title":"Remembering Erin Maxwell — Forever 11 Years Old","summary":"It has now been 17 years since that devastating August of 2008, when 11-year-old Erin Elizabeth Maxwell was taken from us in Palermo, Oswego County. Her death stunned our community—not only because of the loss of such a ...","date_modified":"2025-08-29T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-federal-funding-falters-communities-rely-on-you","html_content":"

In late January 2025, the Trump administration issued a memo, freezing more than 2,600 federal grant and loan programs—including many that support nonprofits, foreign aid, and environmental projects. Although courts bloc...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-federal-funding-falters-communities-rely-on-you","title":"When Federal Funding Falters, Communities Rely on You","summary":"In late January 2025, the Trump administration issued a memo, freezing more than 2,600 federal grant and loan programs—including many that support nonprofits, foreign aid, and environmental projects. Although courts bloc...","date_modified":"2025-08-04T16:32:57Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-love-feeds-us-why-we-must-protect-snap-for-our-kids","html_content":"

At Erin’s Angels, love is at the center of everything we do. It's not just a word — it’s the engine that powers every backpack we pack, every meal we deliver, every voice we raise. Because when we say no child should go ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/when-love-feeds-us-why-we-must-protect-snap-for-our-kids","title":"When Love Feeds Us: Why We Must Protect SNAP for Our Kids","summary":"At Erin’s Angels, love is at the center of everything we do. It's not just a word — it’s the engine that powers every backpack we pack, every meal we deliver, every voice we raise. Because when we say no child should go ...","date_modified":"2025-06-04T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-unstoppable-determination-of-a-mother","html_content":"

With Mother's Day approaching this month, I'm reflecting on my path from the humble role of school cafeteria worker—affectionately known as the \"Lunch Lady\"—to becoming Executive Director of Erin's Angels of CNY. Every d...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-unstoppable-determination-of-a-mother","title":"The Unstoppable Determination of a Mother","summary":"With Mother's Day approaching this month, I'm reflecting on my path from the humble role of school cafeteria worker—affectionately known as the \"Lunch Lady\"—to becoming Executive Director of Erin's Angels of CNY. Every d...","date_modified":"2025-05-06T20:45:15Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-hidden-cost-of-federal-funding-cuts","html_content":"

The recent decision to slash over $13 million in federal funding for food programs has left local farmers, food banks, and school meal programs scrambling. While much of the attention has been on the impact to agricultur...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-hidden-cost-of-federal-funding-cuts","title":"The Hidden Cost of Federal Funding Cuts","summary":"The recent decision to slash over $13 million in federal funding for food programs has left local farmers, food banks, and school meal programs scrambling. While much of the attention has been on the impact to agricultur...","date_modified":"2025-04-03T15:36:25Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/never-stop-believing-in-your-power-to-make-a-difference","html_content":"

I never imagined that a simple decision to become a lunch lady would lead me to where I am today. For years, I was a stay-at-home mom, devoted to raising my three boys. When my youngest son started kindergarten, I knew i...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/never-stop-believing-in-your-power-to-make-a-difference","title":"Never Stop Believing in Your Power to Make a Difference","summary":"I never imagined that a simple decision to become a lunch lady would lead me to where I am today. For years, I was a stay-at-home mom, devoted to raising my three boys. When my youngest son started kindergarten, I knew i...","date_modified":"2025-03-18T18:08:01Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/how-love-loss-and-community-gave-me-a-purpose","html_content":"

I had always dreamed of being a mom. From the moment I held my first son in my arms, I knew I had found my purpose. Raising three boys was the greatest joy of my life—messy, loud, chaotic, and absolutely beautiful. I lov...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/how-love-loss-and-community-gave-me-a-purpose","title":"How Love, Loss, and Community Gave Me a Purpose","summary":"I had always dreamed of being a mom. From the moment I held my first son in my arms, I knew I had found my purpose. Raising three boys was the greatest joy of my life—messy, loud, chaotic, and absolutely beautiful. I lov...","date_modified":"2025-02-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/bridging-the-gap-in-holiday-giving","html_content":"

When we think about holiday giving, images of toys, games, and stuffed animals often come to mind. Programs like Toys for Tots have brought immense joy to countless young children. But what happens to the older kids—the ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/bridging-the-gap-in-holiday-giving","title":"Bridging the Gap in Holiday Giving","summary":"When we think about holiday giving, images of toys, games, and stuffed animals often come to mind. Programs like Toys for Tots have brought immense joy to countless young children. But what happens to the older kids—the ...","date_modified":"2024-11-18T20:33:50Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-maxwell","html_content":"

It is with heavy hearts that we remember Erin Maxwell on the anniversary of her death. She was a beautiful soul whose life was tragically cut short. While her story is marked by unimaginable hardship and sadness, today, ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-maxwell","title":"Remembering Erin Maxwell","summary":"It is with heavy hearts that we remember Erin Maxwell on the anniversary of her death. She was a beautiful soul whose life was tragically cut short. While her story is marked by unimaginable hardship and sadness, today, ...","date_modified":"2024-08-29T14:25:25Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-in-action","html_content":"

What does love look like? At Erin's Angels of CNY, love takes many forms, but one of the most tangible expressions is the simple act of ensuring that children in our community have access to weekend meals, especially dur...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/love-in-action","title":"Love in action","summary":"What does love look like? At Erin's Angels of CNY, love takes many forms, but one of the most tangible expressions is the simple act of ensuring that children in our community have access to weekend meals, especially dur...","date_modified":"2024-08-07T13:40:38Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/signs-a-child-may-need-help","html_content":"

There are many reasons a child may need help or assistance and not come right out and ask for it. These signs can be the same for a child who is struggling for any reason, but it is first important to be able to identify...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/signs-a-child-may-need-help","title":"Signs a child may need help.","summary":"There are many reasons a child may need help or assistance and not come right out and ask for it. These signs can be the same for a child who is struggling for any reason, but it is first important to be able to identify...","date_modified":"2024-04-01T23:10:02Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-oswego-county-student-food-insecurity-task-force","html_content":"

In the fight against childhood hunger, collaboration is key. Recognizing this imperative, a remarkable initiative has emerged in Oswego County: the Oswego County Student Food Insecurity Task Force. This task force repres...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-oswego-county-student-food-insecurity-task-force","title":"The Oswego County Student Food Insecurity Task Force","summary":"In the fight against childhood hunger, collaboration is key. Recognizing this imperative, a remarkable initiative has emerged in Oswego County: the Oswego County Student Food Insecurity Task Force. This task force repres...","date_modified":"2024-03-27T12:46:56Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-1","html_content":"

There are so many things to celebrate in the month of February such as Black History Month, Groundhog Day (come on spring), Valentine’s day and Erin Maxwell’s birthday (our angel; our namesake).

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin-1","title":"Remembering Erin","summary":"There are so many things to celebrate in the month of February such as Black History Month, Groundhog Day (come on spring), Valentine’s day and Erin Maxwell’s birthday (our angel; our namesake).","date_modified":"2024-02-19T15:11:38Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/from-heartbreak-to-purpose","html_content":"

In the small town of Phoenix, NY, I spent several years as a lunch lady. It was the perfect job for me because before that I was a stay-at-home mom. Working in the lunchroom allowed me to still be home with my children i...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/from-heartbreak-to-purpose","title":"From Heartbreak to Purpose","summary":"In the small town of Phoenix, NY, I spent several years as a lunch lady. It was the perfect job for me because before that I was a stay-at-home mom. Working in the lunchroom allowed me to still be home with my children i...","date_modified":"2023-12-12T00:16:22Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin","html_content":"

17 years ago, my oldest daughter Vanessa had some of her classmates for sleep over and I overheard them discussing a little girl in their class who stunk all the time and dug through the garbage for food. They talked abo...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/remembering-erin","title":"Remembering Erin","summary":"17 years ago, my oldest daughter Vanessa had some of her classmates for sleep over and I overheard them discussing a little girl in their class who stunk all the time and dug through the garbage for food. They talked abo...","date_modified":"2023-08-29T11:48:05Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/breaking-the-stigma-empowering-families-to-seek-help","html_content":"

Childhood hunger is a pressing issue that affects millions of families worldwide. However, the stigma surrounding hunger creates significant barriers for families in need to seek help and support. Often, parents may feel...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/breaking-the-stigma-empowering-families-to-seek-help","title":"Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Families to Seek Help","summary":"Childhood hunger is a pressing issue that affects millions of families worldwide. However, the stigma surrounding hunger creates significant barriers for families in need to seek help and support. Often, parents may feel...","date_modified":"2023-07-27T13:57:52Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/make-the-act-of-giving-a-new-years-resolution-for-2021","html_content":"

The truth is, we're all feeling drained as the first year of the decade comes to a close. It was eventful in the most stressful of ways, between a global pandemic, racial tensions and a high-stakes presidential election,...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/make-the-act-of-giving-a-new-years-resolution-for-2021","title":"Make the act of giving a New Year's Resolution for 2021","summary":"The truth is, we're all feeling drained as the first year of the decade comes to a close. It was eventful in the most stressful of ways, between a global pandemic, racial tensions and a high-stakes presidential election,...","date_modified":"2020-12-31T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/four-ways-you-can-provide-meals-this-holiday-season","html_content":"

The Holiday Season is upon us and it's a wonderful time to reflect on all the blessings we have in our lives. While doing so, it's important to recognize the need to give to others who may not have as much. It's the seas...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/four-ways-you-can-provide-meals-this-holiday-season","title":"Four ways you can provide meals this Holiday Season","summary":"The Holiday Season is upon us and it's a wonderful time to reflect on all the blessings we have in our lives. While doing so, it's important to recognize the need to give to others who may not have as much. It's the seas...","date_modified":"2020-11-30T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/7-healthy-snacks-you-can-buy-at-the-store","html_content":"

When donating food to a local program it can be tempting, especially while trying to cater towards kids, to pick up unhealthy food because it's cheap, in bulk, and easy to store. Trying to buy food items that kids will e...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/7-healthy-snacks-you-can-buy-at-the-store","title":"7 Healthy Snacks You Can Buy at the Store","summary":"When donating food to a local program it can be tempting, especially while trying to cater towards kids, to pick up unhealthy food because it's cheap, in bulk, and easy to store. Trying to buy food items that kids will e...","date_modified":"2020-10-22T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/erin-maxwells-story-sheds-hope","html_content":"

As the 12th anniversary of Erin’s death passes, I am reminded again, as I am every day, how different the world would be if she were still here. It hits a little different this year; she has now officially been gone long...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/erin-maxwells-story-sheds-hope","title":"Erin Maxwell's story sheds hope","summary":"As the 12th anniversary of Erin’s death passes, I am reminded again, as I am every day, how different the world would be if she were still here. It hits a little different this year; she has now officially been gone long...","date_modified":"2020-09-09T17:47:47Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/covid-19-is-exacerbating-food-insecurity--the-time-to-help-is-now","html_content":"

With the COVID-19 Pandemic ravaging America, it's hard to say that any one of us haven't been significantly impacted in one way or another. People have lost their jobs, or have had to make the transition to remote work. ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/covid-19-is-exacerbating-food-insecurity--the-time-to-help-is-now","title":"COVID-19 is exacerbating food-insecurity- the time to help is now","summary":"With the COVID-19 Pandemic ravaging America, it's hard to say that any one of us haven't been significantly impacted in one way or another. People have lost their jobs, or have had to make the transition to remote work. ...","date_modified":"2020-08-05T16:46:25Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/a-reminder-about-child-food-insecurity","html_content":"

According to the 2020 State of America's Children report, children are the most impoverished age group in the United States, with 1 in 6 children living in food insecure homes.

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/a-reminder-about-child-food-insecurity","title":"A reminder about child food-insecurity","summary":"According to the 2020 State of America's Children report, children are the most impoverished age group in the United States, with 1 in 6 children living in food insecure homes.","date_modified":"2020-06-30T16:48:30Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-smelly-girl-on-the-bus","html_content":"

As a 10-year-old kid, I remember riding the bus with Erin Maxwell. Now as a 21-year-old, it is eerie as to what I saw. I recall signs of neglect including Erin’s clothes not fitting, and not being washed. As a child I wa...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-smelly-girl-on-the-bus","title":"The \"smelly\" girl on the bus","summary":"As a 10-year-old kid, I remember riding the bus with Erin Maxwell. Now as a 21-year-old, it is eerie as to what I saw. I recall signs of neglect including Erin’s clothes not fitting, and not being washed. As a child I wa...","date_modified":"2020-05-13T21:28:56Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/they-need-us-to-step-up","html_content":"

Many local families live in poverty, with neighbors sometimes five miles apart and no jobs or grocery stores in sight. For children in our district that means empty pantries and anxiety about when they will eat again. Of...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/they-need-us-to-step-up","title":"Link between hunger and confidence","summary":"Many local families live in poverty, with neighbors sometimes five miles apart and no jobs or grocery stores in sight. For children in our district that means empty pantries and anxiety about when they will eat again. Of...","date_modified":"2020-04-21T14:18:58Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/calm-in-all-the-chaos","html_content":"

I hope this note finds you all healthy and enjoying this time at home with your family. For me, the days are all blending together (I sort of feel like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day”!) The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/calm-in-all-the-chaos","title":"Calm in all the chaos","summary":"I hope this note finds you all healthy and enjoying this time at home with your family. For me, the days are all blending together (I sort of feel like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day”!) The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...","date_modified":"2020-03-29T12:26:07Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-answer-is-community","html_content":"

The hunger crisis in Oswego County is especially acute in many rural areas, where local economies are in decline, “diseases of despair” are on the rise, and local infrastructure is stretched increasingly thin. More and ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/the-answer-is-community","title":"The answer is community","summary":"The hunger crisis in Oswego County is especially acute in many rural areas, where local economies are in decline, “diseases of despair” are on the rise, and local infrastructure is stretched increasingly thin. More and ...","date_modified":"2020-02-04T18:20:47Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/just-how-stressful-is-impoverished-life","html_content":"

Last Friday I experienced a poverty simulation for the first time. It was eye opening and very emotional. Growing up my family and I were considered comfortable middle class. This isn't to say we never struggled with o...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/just-how-stressful-is-impoverished-life","title":"Just how stressful is impoverished life?","summary":" Last Friday I experienced a poverty simulation for the first time. It was eye opening and very emotional. Growing up my family and I were considered comfortable middle class. This isn't to say we never struggled with o...","date_modified":"2019-12-10T12:31:04Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/kind-people-are-my-kind-of-people","html_content":"

December 3rd is thought to be a national day of giving. You shopped till you dropped on black Friday, then you shopped local on small business Saturday. Monday rolled around and you got all your cyber deals. When Tuesday...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/kind-people-are-my-kind-of-people","title":"Kind people are my kind of people","summary":"December 3rd is thought to be a national day of giving. You shopped till you dropped on black Friday, then you shopped local on small business Saturday. Monday rolled around and you got all your cyber deals. When Tuesday...","date_modified":"2019-11-25T21:51:18Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/1-of-every-4-kids-in-oswego-county-live-with-hunger","html_content":"

What does it mean to say 1 of every 4 kids in Oswego county live with hunger? A child facing food insecurity may be missing meals. Or maybe their mom is skipping dinner to ensure they don’t have to. Maybe someone got sic...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/1-of-every-4-kids-in-oswego-county-live-with-hunger","title":"1 of every 4 kids in Oswego county live with hunger","summary":"What does it mean to say 1 of every 4 kids in Oswego county live with hunger? A child facing food insecurity may be missing meals. Or maybe their mom is skipping dinner to ensure they don’t have to. Maybe someone got sic...","date_modified":"2019-10-23T23:57:30Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/reflections-for-2018","html_content":"

Many things were changed/updated as this program continues to grow and kinks are worked out. The benefits of this program continue to be instrumental in the success of students in the Phoenix Central School District. Bet...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/reflections-for-2018","title":"Reflections for 2018","summary":"Many things were changed/updated as this program continues to grow and kinks are worked out. The benefits of this program continue to be instrumental in the success of students in the Phoenix Central School District. Bet...","date_modified":"2019-08-07T14:28:53Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/ride-so-no-kids-goes-hungry","html_content":"

In June we will hold our first \"cruise for food\" fundraiser. This ride will be for motorcyclists or anyone who wants to ride to fight hunger! This event does not exclude anyone though. There will be food and shopping at ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/ride-so-no-kids-goes-hungry","title":"Ride so no kids go hungry","summary":"In June we will hold our first \"cruise for food\" fundraiser. This ride will be for motorcyclists or anyone who wants to ride to fight hunger! This event does not exclude anyone though. There will be food and shopping at ...","date_modified":"2019-04-22T18:59:57Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/youre-not-you-when-youre-hungry","html_content":"

Have you ever seen that commercial? Of course you have! They are great. And so true if you think about it. When you're hungry you are likely to feel irritable, cranky and maybe downright angry! I know I have been guilty ...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/youre-not-you-when-youre-hungry","title":"You're not you when you're hungry!","summary":"Have you ever seen that commercial? Of course you have! They are great. And so true if you think about it. When you're hungry you are likely to feel irritable, cranky and maybe downright angry! I know I have been guilty ...","date_modified":"2019-03-03T20:46:17Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/my-inspiration","html_content":"

Some people wonder why the backpack program is called Erin's Angels. For those of you who don't know, it is named after a little girl named Erin Maxwell that went to Maroun Elementary school in Phoenix. She died under ve...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/my-inspiration","title":"My Inspiration","summary":"Some people wonder why the backpack program is called Erin's Angels. For those of you who don't know, it is named after a little girl named Erin Maxwell that went to Maroun Elementary school in Phoenix. She died under ve...","date_modified":"2019-02-03T23:02:38Z"},{"id":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/putting-the-pal-in-principal","html_content":"

School principals are among our most important hunger allies. I recognize their unique contributions to the success of Erin's Angels. Principals are a big reason why creative solutions like backpack programs are successf...

","url":"https://erinsangelscny.org/blog/f/putting-the-pal-in-principal","title":"Putting the \"Pal\" in Principal","summary":"School principals are among our most important hunger allies. I recognize their unique contributions to the success of Erin's Angels. Principals are a big reason why creative solutions like backpack programs are successf...","date_modified":"2018-11-03T00:51:46Z"}]}