Attributed to Matt Knott, President of Feeding America
“Today’s passage of the 2018 House Farm Bill, by a vote of 213-211 is extremely disappointing. The bill includes significant cuts to eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Americans facing hunger across the United States depend on this program to put meals on their tables, as they work to build a better life. Enactment of this legislation would be a step backward in our efforts to create a healthier, hunger-free America.”
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Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.3 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
