Working Towards a Hunger Free America this December
As the Year Ends, Our Fight to End Hunger in America Continues
In this month's newsletter:
1. Hunger is a Political Choice: HFA's Annual Survey Garners Media Attention
2. MLK Serve-A-Thon Next Month!
3. Indiana University Alternative Spring Break
4. Give the Gift of Service this Holiday Season
5. Fighting for Women, Infants and Children
6. Hunger Fighter Resources
Hunger is a Political Choice: HFA's Annual Survey Garners Media Attention
Every year, Hunger Free America releases our annual survey ([link removed]) on hunger in America. This year we were joined by Members of Congress and leading anti-hunger advocates at multiple events.
This year, food hardship is up 40% nationally in America compared to 2022, due in part to inflation and the expiration of expanded Child Tax Credits and universal school meals.
Read the full National Report ([link removed])
Our annual survey shows, once again, why HFA's work is vital. As Americans continue to struggle against hunger and food insecurity, our team works to connect families with resources like SNAP and WIC, and advocate for policies that will lift people out of poverty.
Can you make a donation to help us continue our important work?
Make A Donation ([link removed])
MLK Serve-A-Thon Next Month!
Our annual MLK Serve-a-Thon is just around the corner. You can visit our website for the most up-to-date information, or to sign up for volunteer events!
MLK Serve-A-Thon Website ([link removed])
Indiana University Students Making a Difference This Thanksgiving
Over their Thanksgiving break, five dedicated students from Indiana University visited Hunger Free America's headquarters in New York for a week of service. They distributed information about food resources in the community and worked with our partners to help people access nutritious food during the holiday. We are grateful for their service.
Give the Gift of Service this Holiday Season
Our Strategic Volunteerism team has recently launched a LinkedIn group for interested volunteers! Members of the group will learn about all kinds of upcoming volunteer opportunities, both with Hunger Free America and with other local groups fighting hunger. Sign up today!
Hunger Free America- Volunteers | Groups | LinkedIn ([link removed])
Fighting for Women, Infants and Children
Believe it or not, conservative members of Congress are currently attempting to cut funding for WIC, which provides nutrition supplements for pregnant women, infants, and children under five. This is the first time in the history of the WIC program (which was created by President Nixon in the early 1970s) that any national leaders have sought to cut it.
In 2022, Hunger Free America secured over $1 million in WIC benefits for families, and ensured that more than 1,500 women, infants and children were enrolled in the program.
We must implore our representatives to fight cuts to WIC funding in any future funding bills. You can find contact information for your local reps at the link below.
Find Your Representatives ([link removed])
Hunger Fighter Resources
* Do you run a food pantry or other feeding program? Make sure you're in our online database ([link removed]) ! Contact our Data Director, Angelica, at
[email protected] ([link removed]) for more information.
* Are you interested in building your network of volunteers for your organization? Become a Strategic Volunteer Initiatives partner ([link removed]) ! Our Strategic Volunteerism team works with nonprofit partners to help them recruit skilled volunteers through our online volunteer hub ([link removed]) .
Make a Donation ([link removed])
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