What a joy to hear @Tom_Schnabel join @chrisdouridas on @kcrw this morning. I cherish my memories of volunteering with Tom and Dierdre O'Donoghue at the station in the late 1980s. Thank you, Tom, for your incredible taste in music. You shaped my musical taste forever.
How can we design the right policies to #EndHunger? Talk to people who know! At #ElevatingVoices#PowerSummit federal decision makers heard what 100 neighbors w lived experience of food insecurity need to thrive incl a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that helps put food on tables.
On this 50th anniversary of #NationalAgDay, @FeedingAmerica is proud to announce the launch of Farmers Feed America. This nonpartisan coalition shows that farmers & food banks are united in calling for a strong 2023 Farm Bill! #AgDay23
Learn more: https://t.co/0o6KrBYbOf
I just signed a petition to support federal recognition for @chinook_nation. Will you take a moment to show your support for #ChinookJustice? https://t.co/IYewMjLlJK
Leonard Peltier remains in jail after more than 46 years in prison. Please join me in signing this petition, demanding that @POTUS free him now! (something @BarackObama never did) - https://t.co/pFDOx9Tgrx via @Change
#NationalDayOfMourning livestream will start at 12 noon EST on Nov. 24. The opening prayer ceremony is not recorded. Watch:
-On Youtube https://t.co/qQ89m5oRqb
-The UAINE Facebook Group
-Likely on https://t.co/bt4wGuXojA and https://t.co/wCYTyNVrgo too. #NDOM22
Thoughts on shooting at Buffalo grocery store targeting Black Americans (1/4):
We talk a lot about food security and what that means. Food security is, of course, the ability to afford enough food. It also means being able to get to the food, store the food, & cook the food.
@RepKimSchrier lifts up the urgent need to improve #SNAP access for college students lifting up the @RepJimmyGomez#HR1919#EATSAct.
USDA Dep Undersecretary Dean affirms how the rules are not in sync with the reality of today's students and keep hungry students from #SNAP.
🍽️ #ChildNutrition programs help ensure that U.S. children have the food they need to thrive in and outside of the classroom. @hunger explores the history of child nutrition programs and the role of advocates in shaping them. https://t.co/Gzfx00Mgz4
📣 However, those policies are
about to expire — leaving meals for
millions of kids in limbo. Join @hunger
and tell Congress to extend the #ChildNutrition flexibilities needed to
ensure kids get the food they need:
https://t.co/6VnMnvw67n (2/2)
🍎Thanks to flexible
#ChildNutrition policies that started
during the pandemic, schools and
community meal sites can safely feed
kids, even when schools are closed. (1/2)