** FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
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In this month's newsletter:
1. Celebrating Success: MLK Serve-A-Thon!
2. Celebrating Black History Month
3. In the News: Hunger Free America
4. Advocacy Corner: Fight for SNAP!
5. Hunger Fighter Resources



** Celebrating Success: The MLK Serve-A-Thon!
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** For more than 20 years, Hunger Free America has honored MLK's life's work with service and action. Working with partners across the country, we provided meaningful opportunities to serve, both in-person and virtually, through volunteer events, panels, and workshops, from January 17-20, 2025.

We were joined by
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at the Broadway Community, Inc. soup kitchen in Harlem.
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** Celebrating Black History Month
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** This month is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the significant contributions and accomplishments of remarkable Black leaders. Over the next few weeks, we'll be commemorating these individuals on our various social media platforms. Join us in recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history.

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** In the News: Hunger Free America
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** Right now, tens of millions of families across the country are facing uncertainty as critical federal hunger relief programs hang in the balance. Last week, Hunger Free America spoke to CNN about the administration’s attempted funding freeze:
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** This isn’t just a headline—it’s a harsh reality for families already struggling to put food on the table. Without these critical funds, food banks, school meal programs, and community hunger relief efforts are at risk of disappearing when people need them most. We refuse to stand by and watch this happen.

Your donation today will help us:

✅ Provide food benefit assistance
✅ Advocate for stronger hunger relief policies
✅ Mobilize communities to fight back
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** Advocacy Corner: Fight for SNAP!
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** Last year, the House Agriculture Committee advanced a Farm Bill proposal that would, according to the Congressional Budget Office, take away $30 billion in SNAP funding. Hunger Free America fiercely opposes this proposal, which would take away life-saving nutrition assistance from tens of millions of food insecure children, working people, veterans, people with disabilities, and older Americans.
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** We urge you to contact your House Representative and US Senator and implore them to reject any Farm Bill that cuts SNAP funding!
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** Hunger Fighter Resources
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** Share the contact information for our Benefits Access ([link removed]) team in your community. Anyone looking for help applying for SNAP or WIC, or applying for SNAP recertification can email us at [email protected] ([link removed]) or call (646) 355-1475.
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** 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.
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