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November Issue

DONATE & VOLUNTEER: Feeding America – Support SNAP Recipients 

USE YOUR POWER!

The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, was suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown, affecting over 40 million Americans who are now at risk of going hungry. Use your power this month to support those affected: 

  • DONATE MONEY to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and local meal programs. CLICK HERE to donate! 
  • DONATE FOOD to your local food bank. CLICK HERE to find your local food bank and see what donations they are taking. 
  • CONTACT lawmakers and tell them to fully fund nutrition programs like SNAP. CLICK HERE to contact via Feeding America; CLICK HERE or HERE to contact via 5Calls. 
  • VOLUNTEER at your local food bank. Whether you sort and pack food or distribute food, there are a lot of volunteer opportunities available. CLICK HERE to get started!
  • RESOURCES IF YOU NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE: CLICK HERE to find resources for food support, including a search for your local food bank.

ABOUT FEEDING AMERICA

Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, they helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people they serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.

ABOUT 5 CALLS

5 Calls makes it easy for citizens to reach members of Congress and make their voices heard. Theyresearch issues, write scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position, figure out the most influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices. All you have to do is call!

Source: Feeding America; 5Calls 

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