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Hand, Heart,+Soul Project
People who use public-benefits systems know how policy works in real life. Families know when instructions are unclear.
Hand, Heart,+Soul Project

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People who use public-benefits systems know how policy works in real life.

Families know when instructions are unclear. Navigators know where people get stuck. Food-access organizations know which needs are growing and where support is falling short. That experience matters. It can help agencies and policymakers identify challenges earlier and build systems that are easier to use. What would make it easier for people in your community to access food-related support?
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