Share No More: The Criminalization of Efforts to Feed People In Need

Share No More: The Criminalization of Efforts to Feed People In Need, documents the recent known cases of food-sharing restrictions throughout the country. Since January 2013, 21 cities have successfully restricted the practice of sharing food with people who are experiencing homelessness while at least ten others have introduced ordinances that are pending approval.

The objective of this report is to educate lawmakers, advocates, and the general public about food-sharing laws. As part of its mission, the National Coalition for the Homeless is committed to creating the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to end homelessness, which includes addressing unjust stereotypes and biases that victimize people who are experiencing homelessness. Additionally, this report highlights federal, state, and local policy recommendations. This collection of data should allow for readers to have a picture of how cities around the country are responding to the growing problem of hunger in their communities.

Publication Date: 
2014
Editor(s): 
Stoops, Michael
Location: 
USA