Alabama Arise is speaking out against a White House proposal that would increase hunger for millions of Americans. And we need you to do the same by this Monday, Sept. 23. The USDA’s proposed new rule would force 42 states, including Alabama, to impose resource limits on people who apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This plan would require states to pay for new red-tape barriers designed to deny food assistance to struggling families. More than 3 million people would become ineligible for food assistance under the new rule, according to USDA estimates. You can read Arise’s comments against the proposal here. We urge you to share your thoughts as well. Click here to submit a public comment against this harmful plan. The deadline is this Monday, Sept. 23. Here are a few key points you may want to mention in your comment: - This plan would deny food assistance to more than 3 million struggling Americans.
- It would take away free school meals from children who are eligible because they live in families who participate in SNAP.
- It would hurt farmers and grocers by cutting SNAP dollars that support their products and stores.
- It would increase state administrative costs, diverting tax dollars that could support other vital public services.
- It would ignore the will of Congress, which rejected the idea when it passed the 2018 Farm Bill.
Join Alabama Arise and people across the nation in saying “NO!” to these SNAP cuts. Click here to leave your public comment before the Sept. 23 deadline. If you’ve already left a comment, we thank you and ask you to share this with your friends. The USDA is legally required to read and consider every comment, so please share your thoughts today! | |
