** MARCH NEWSLETTER
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In this month's newsletter:
1. HFA Sounds the Alarm
2. Celebrating Nation School Breakfast Week
3. In the News: Hunger Free America
4. Advocacy Corner: Fight for SNAP!
5. Hunger Fighter Resources



** HFA Sounds the Alarm
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** Last month, Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg stood with New York leaders, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Attorney General Tish James, and State Senator John Liu, to sound the alarm on the disastrous ramifications of the Trump administration federal funding freeze.
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** “The ill-conceived White House budget freeze continues to cause great fear, uncertainly, and worry for tens of thousands of community-based nonprofit organizations nationwide — as well as for the tens of millions of the most vulnerable Americans whom we collectively serve.”
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** Celebrating National School Breakfast Week
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** March 3-7 is School Breakfast Week, a time to spotlight the importance of school breakfast programs in fighting hunger. Join us in recognizing how these programs nourish students and empower them for success. Together, let's ensure no child starts their day hungry!
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Learn More about HFA’s Child Nutrition Program ([link removed])


** In the News: Hunger Free America
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** Recently, our National Director of Organizing and Community Empowerment, Dawn Pierce, appeared on KTVB News in support of a an Idaho bill that would increase the grocery store tax credit to $155 per person.
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** Advocacy Corner: Fight for SNAP!
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** Last month, Republicans in the House of Representatives advanced a budget resolution that directs the House Agriculture Committee to cut programs in its jurisdiction by at least $230 billion. That will likely mean massive cuts to the SNAP program if this budget passes. Senate Republicans are also expected to put forth a budget that would slash SNAP benefits.
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** We urge you to contact your House Representative and US Senator and implore them to reject any any budget that cuts SNAP funding and other programs that help struggling families put food on the table. We need to stand up for SNAP!
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Find Your Reps ([link removed])


** 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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