http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/salem_observer/archive/2008/10/08/More-people-using-Salem-food-pantry.aspxBY DARRELL HALEN During its previous fiscal year, which ended June 30, the emergency food pantry at the Greater Salem Community Action Center served 754 people from 295 households. This year, as families continue to struggle in a troubled economy, thoseenCommunityServer 2.1 (Build: 60809.935)http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/salem_observer/archive/2008/10/08/More-people-using-Salem-food-pantry.aspx#11658Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:19:22 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:11658Jocelyn GallantThe Earn Income Means Testing for Public Assistance such as Food Stamp ,Assistance, SSI, SSDI, should be replace with a buy-in-program for recipients can keep all their benefits. Without being penalized. Barriers to employment still exist today against hiring persons with disabilities is not just persons with disabilities, welfare recipient as well still face employment barriers today.Because employers thinks it cost too much, to insured them. There is too, disincentive to work and wants to work and have savings account's, save for their future there are at risk losing food stamp, cash assistance, SSI, SSDI, benefits. He or she should not be penalized for trying to better his or her self being successful in their own communities. There is a need for this change to happen that will enable recipients and persons with disabilities, senior citizens who is on fixed income to live comparable to live. They risk losing Food Stamp, Cash Assistance, SSI, SSDI, Benefit if they go to work, and wants to work, having savings accounts and wants to save for their future. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Jocelyn Gallant Salem, New Hampshire http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/salem_observer/archive/2008/10/08/More-people-using-Salem-food-pantry.aspx#12519Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:16:12 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:12519Custom ClosetsHi, Nice Content about pantries. I learned so many things from this post. Thank you Nancy.