We can end hunger in our time.
Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.
On February 18th and 25th, at coffee hour, you will have an opportunity to hand write a letter to a U.S. House member urging them to renew farm bill programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Increase funding for fresh produce within SNAP benefits through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), and international food aid programs. Can’t make it to coffee hour? All the information you need is right here!
Mail to:
Congressman Greg Steube
7590 Fruitville Rd Ste 102,
Sarasota, FL 34240
Below is a sample letter:
Offering of Letters Sample
[Date]
Rep.
U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Sen.
U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator , / Dear Representative ,
The farm bill is our nation’s most important national food system legislation. It is critical to the work of ending hunger at home and abroad. Indeed, the farm bill impacts each one of us.
As Congress works to renew our food and farm programs through the farm bill, I urge you to support legislation that builds healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems.
Specifically, I ask you to:
Protect SNAP from funding cuts and further restrictions.
Increase funding for fresh produce within SNAP benefits through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP).
Reduce food waste by cosponsoring the Food Date Labeling Act, H.R.3159/S.1484.
Reauthorize the Food for Peace global nutrition program at no less than its current level of $2.5 billion annually and allow additional flexibility to provide the most effective form of assistance in each local context.
[Add a sentence or two about why this is important to you. For example: As a person of faith, I am moved to help and advocate for people experiencing hunger and poverty – no matter where they live. This is why I urge you to support a farm bill that builds healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems.]
Sincerely,
[Your name] [Your address]
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Bread for the World: We Speak Up to End Hunger
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