Food Lifeline ACTION Alert: Deep Cuts to Food Stamps Hurt Families

ACTION ALERT Billions in cuts to programs feeding hungry people?  We don't think so! Congress Proposes Up to $20.5 Billion in Cuts to SNAP (Food Stamps) The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have voted to approve the Farm Bill which funds U.S. farm, food and nutrition policy. As part of the vote, the Senate approved cutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps or SNAP) by $4.1 billion over 10 years. The House cuts were considerably deeper, at $20.5 billion. The full Senate will begin deliberation on the Farm Bill this Monday. Senator Patty Murray just signed on to an amendment which would restore proposed cuts to SNAP. It's important for Senator Cantwell to join her by also signing on to the Gillibrand amendment. It's critical that you contact both of these Senators today and ask them to oppose serious cuts to SNAP for struggling families including over 1 million Washingtonians who rely on the program to place food on their tables.  Take Action Now SNAP helps hungry families purchase the food they need at  the grocery store. Take action now to send a letter to Senators Murray and Cantwell urging them to oppose cuts to SNAP. Food Lifeline feeds hungry people. We stock the shelves and fill the tables of 275 food banks, meal programs and shelters throughout Western Washington. The 35 million pounds of nutritious food we secure from restaurants, grocery stores, farmers and manufacturers feeds 745,000 of our hungry neighbors every year. Find out how you can be a part of ending hunger in Western Washington at www.FoodLifeline.org. We value your input. Please share your thoughts and comments at advocacy@fll.org.     Food Lifeline thanks MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, for supporting our advocacy program.