Dear Friend,

It’s National Volunteer Blood Donor Month! Last year, I visited Delaware’s first American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Wilmington to donate blood and talk with Theresa Young, the center’s executive director, about how giving blood can save lives. We’re currently facing an extreme blood shortage, so if you’ve donated blood recently – thank you! And if you’re interested in donating blood, visit redcross.org to find a location near you.

This Week in Washington

Calling on Congressional Leaders to Protect Funding for WIC

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – a program that has become a lifeline for families, including 19,000 hardworking Delawareans. That’s why I recently joined over 160 House and Senate colleagues in calling on congressional leaders to ensure any final appropriations package fully funds WIC in the 2024 fiscal year. WIC is a critical component of the health and stability of families in Delaware and across the country and I will continue to work with my colleagues to protect it. If you’d like to read the full letter, click here.

This Week in Delaware

Mobile Office Hours are Back!

I’m thrilled to share that Mobile Office Hours are back! Members of my casework team will be at the Laurel Public Library on Wednesday, January 31st, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm to assist Delawareans experiencing issues with federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. To RSVP and get more information, please visit my website or contact my office at 302-830-2330.

REMINDER: Internship Applications Due March 18!

Having started my career in public service as an intern for then-Congressman Tom Carper, I’ve seen first-hand just how valuable of an experience internships are. That’s why I wanted to let you know that my office is now accepting internship applications for the summer of 2024.

Complete applications are due by Monday, March 18, 2024, by COB. This is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn about public service and gain experience working in a congressional office. For more information on how to apply, please visit my website here.

This week’s constituent corner is small business owner and chef Matthew Kern of Fenwick Island’s One Coastal! Matthew was recently selected as a semifinalist for Best Chef of the Mid-Atlantic at the 2024 James Beard Awards! Congratulations, Matthew, on such an exciting and well-deserved achievement for your excellence in the culinary arts. Delaware is rooting for you!

Yours in service,

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Member of Congress

Below are some helpful resources for you:

• Lower Energy Costs: Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act that I helped pass last Congress, there are opportunities to lower your energy costs through tax credits and rebates. Check out energy.gov/save to learn more. 

• Affordable Internet Access: Over 50,000 households in Delaware have signed up for affordable high-speed internet access thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Affordable Connectivity Program. Delawareans can check their eligibility at affordableconnectivity.gov.

• Free COVID-19 Tests: Delaware households can still claim 4 FREE COVID-19 tests at covid.gov. 

• Look Before You Book: Are you thinking about booking a trip? Before you do, you should ensure that your passport is up-to-date! You can go to travel.state.gov to check your passport expiration date, apply for a new passport, and more.

• 988 National Suicide Prevention Helpline: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988, the 24/7, free and confidential support National Suicide Prevention Hotline. You can also go to 988lifeline.org.

• Delaware 211: Delawareans in need of emergency housing, utility assistance, food assistance, and more, call 211, Delaware’s free, confidential resource hotline.

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