Give a little bit
Normally I don't do this sort of thing. Bur honestly, I've had to live off of food that was given from the food bank. And I've seen the photos from Detroit with the delivery guys having to be escorted by SWAT.
So give a little bit of time and flood the House and Senate reps mail boxes.
Go here: Feeding America and click on the 'get started' bit.
The letter that is sent looks like this:
September is Hunger Action Month and all of us who are dedicated to fighting hunger are joining together in a united effort to make a difference. I am writing today to urge you to support a significant increase in annual funding for federal Child Nutrition Programs so that we can achieve President Obama's goal of ending child hunger by 2015.
I understand that Congress will soon begin consideration of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. The programs authorized and funded by this legislation are vital to the health and development of our nation's children. It is critical that Congress pass this legislation to ensure that child nutrition programs are adequately funded and can reach those children living with hunger.
These programs -- the School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs; the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP); the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and other programs which feed children during out-of-school hours play a critical role in addressing the needs of food-insecure children. Many children in my community benefit from these programs, as do millions of children throughout the nation. During our current economic challenges, many families will be turning to our nation's Child Nutrition Programs to ensure their children have adequate nutrition.
Please join with me during Hunger Action Month to make sure no American child goes hungry. I ask you to make reauthorization and funding for Child Nutrition Programs one of your highest priorities and to urge your colleagues in Congress to pass this legislation as soon as you can.
Thank you for your support. I look forward to hearing from you on this issue.
Even if all you do is send the predone letter, it's helping. Seriously, 5 minutes of your day. Give a little bit.
So give a little bit of time and flood the House and Senate reps mail boxes.
Go here: Feeding America and click on the 'get started' bit.
The letter that is sent looks like this:
September is Hunger Action Month and all of us who are dedicated to fighting hunger are joining together in a united effort to make a difference. I am writing today to urge you to support a significant increase in annual funding for federal Child Nutrition Programs so that we can achieve President Obama's goal of ending child hunger by 2015.
I understand that Congress will soon begin consideration of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. The programs authorized and funded by this legislation are vital to the health and development of our nation's children. It is critical that Congress pass this legislation to ensure that child nutrition programs are adequately funded and can reach those children living with hunger.
These programs -- the School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs; the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP); the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and other programs which feed children during out-of-school hours play a critical role in addressing the needs of food-insecure children. Many children in my community benefit from these programs, as do millions of children throughout the nation. During our current economic challenges, many families will be turning to our nation's Child Nutrition Programs to ensure their children have adequate nutrition.
Please join with me during Hunger Action Month to make sure no American child goes hungry. I ask you to make reauthorization and funding for Child Nutrition Programs one of your highest priorities and to urge your colleagues in Congress to pass this legislation as soon as you can.
Thank you for your support. I look forward to hearing from you on this issue.
Even if all you do is send the predone letter, it's helping. Seriously, 5 minutes of your day. Give a little bit.