We strongly urge Congress to vote against harmful cuts to programs in the budget reconciliation bill and instead champion solutions that support the neighbors in your states and districts by creating thriving communities.
📰 Our full statement: https://t.co/kZEbqXWB3h
🍽 SNAP funding cuts in the House budget reconciliation bill would mean fewer of our neighbors can access the nutritious food we all need to thrive.
We ask lawmakers to protect funding for essential programs like SNAP & Medicaid.
🚨 Act Now:️ https://t.co/Uln09wwh2b
@lauriewhitwell in Manchester from USA for the week w family (son playing soccer friendlies). Fortunate to hit both United games (plus champions league). Recommendations for making most of the week?? Favorite pub, sites for United fans?? Love the pod!!
@AndyMitten in Manchester from USA for the week w family (son playing soccer friendlies). Fortunate to hit both United games (plus champions league). Recommendations for making most of the week?? Favorite pub, sites for United fans?? Love the pod!!
@Ankaman616 in Manchester from USA for the week w family (son playing soccer friendlies). Fortunate to hit both United games (plus champions league). Recommendations for making most of the week?? Favorite pub, sites for United fans?? Love the pod!!
Feeding America celebrates the news that at least 35 states, 5 U.S territories & 4 tribes intend to launch Summer EBT in 2024! Programs will center the dignity & agency of families by allowing them to choose the nutritious foods that best meet their needs. https://t.co/Ri5y42AwWD
"When I lost my #SNAP benefits.... I was worried about where I was going to find food & it just got more difficult every day."
-Mike Scott, a former SNAP participant who struggles to meet work requirements without access to reliable transport.
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This is absurdity. The #SNAP time limit waivers are reasonable & critical way for states to choose whether to waive onerous/punitive/not evidence based time limit in areas with elevated rates of unemployment - where many people face systemic barriers accessing consistent work.
"I'm a marine vet & I was injured in Iraq. I lost my #SNAP benefits when I came up against that 20/hr rule & it's very difficult for me to get food in my house."
That's Brian Strouse, Iraq vet & working dad. No one should go hungry bc they can't meet work-reporting requirements.
With lots of claims flying about policies that take #health coverage, food assistance & income support from people who don’t meet work-reporting requirements, it’s worth remembering there’s loads of real-world evidence showing they don’t work.
Happy #NationalAgDay! Today, I’m celebrating the many farmers & agribusinesses of #NC06 whose work keeps our economy moving and ensures that families can put food on the table.
I know #FarmersFeedAmerica & I’m committed to supporting their work in Congress.
2023 is the year of the #FarmBill! Have you thanked a farmer today?
#FarmersFeedAmerica, and that’s why this #NationalAgDay we're celebrating farmers and ranchers in Texas who ensure families across the country have food on the table. On @HouseAgDems, we're working to support!
Have you thanked a farmer today? #FarmersFeedAmerica, and that’s why this National Agriculture Day I’m celebrating farmers and ranchers in Illinois who ensure families across the country have food on the table. I'm proud to have over 2000 farms in my district!