Hunger in the U.S. has reached its highest level in nearly a decade. And, with recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—which could result in 6 billion fewer meals for program participants every year—food insecurity rates are expected to keep rising. This is a crisis.
Addressing hunger can’t wait. Jack, Congress has the power to make a difference. Tell your lawmakers to prioritize food security by strengthening programs like:
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which helps move nutritious food from farms to food banks to families and individuals facing hunger.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which supports older adults.
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), which strengthens