From Food Lifeline: All Eyes Are On Washington!

Senator Patty Murray's in the spotlight. Speak up now! Washington’s own US Senator Patty Murray was appointed to the new 12 person federal Joint Committee of congress members charged with creating a plan to reduce the federal deficit by approximately $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. Even prior to the committee’s work, more than 1 trillion dollars in 10 year cuts have already been approved. This drastic decision will lead to overwhelming impacts to necessary hunger-relief programs. We are lucky enough to have our state represented, so let’s make sure we let her know how important food programs are to us! Which programs are in jeopardy? With everything on the chopping block, programs like SNAP (food stamps), WIC, child nutrition programs, TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), and other basic safety-net services will likely be up for cuts. These programs allow for the most fundamental needs of hungry families and individuals to be met by putting food on the shelves of struggling families, individuals, and the food banks and meal programs that serve them. Send a message! Ask Senator Murray to ensure that support programs for low income Americans, like SNAP and TEFAP, continue to accurately treat the need. The economic recession has caused more families to require food assistance. Now is not the time to cut back on funding and support! Ask her to work towards a balanced package that includes new revenues instead of just safety net cuts. Resolving the deficit should not mean devastating cuts to programs that keep families and individuals fed. Let’s tell Patty Murray know how we feel and strengthen the voices of those that feel the same! Food Lifeline’s Public Policy Manager will be visiting Senator Murray’s office in Washington, DC on September 12th to speak in support of hunger relief programs. Strengthen her voice by sending a message today! CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE!

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