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Welfare-to-work leaves families out in the cold this Christmas
Welfare reform strains hunger relief as charities report growing demand across the nation. Milwaukee's St. Vincent de Paul Meal Ministry serves over 900 daily meals, while Warm-season aid shifts to payroll households. Critics warn of deeper poverty if the economy cools and welfare safety nets erode. The Mayors Conference notes a 16 percent rise in emergency food requests, with 5.6 million Americans seeking help through Catholic Charities last year and demand rising nationwide.
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Bollwahn
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hannan
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