From Food Lifeline: HUNGER ACTION DAY 2012, A GREAT SUCCESS!

HUNGER ACTION DAY 2012, A GREAT SUCCESS! Hello to All, And a very BIG "thank you" to everyone who came out for this year’s annual lobby day! This year Hunger Action Day, put on by the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition, had its biggest turnout ever with 170 people from around WA State! On February 3rd, advocates met with over 85 legislative offices, urging lawmakers to preserve important anti-hunger programs. In the morning attendees were briefed about state hunger relief programs, potential funding cuts or program eliminations, and how to advocate for these vital safety net programs. Volunteers were then given the opportunity to meet with others from their legislative districts and attend appointments scheduled with representatives from the House and Senate. In those meetings volunteers petitioned their legislators, tried to educate them about hunger relief programs and told their own personal stories of nourishment. From directors of food banks, to constituents, to nutrition students, people were able to share interesting and valuable perspectives about the role anti-hunger and nutrition programs play in their lives, the lives of their clients and in the work they do. It was a great, sunny day at the capitol and we thank everyone who helped make the day a success! -The Food Lifeline Public Policy Department

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