Attributed to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America
With SNAP funding lapsed, millions of families face uncertainty, but their resilience is unwavering. Food banks and pantries stand alongside them, working with partners who believe everyone deserves access to food.
For every meal provided by food banks, SNAP provides nine, sustaining families and supporting 250,000 retailers nationwide. For rural and independent grocers, SNAP sales are a vital lifeline. When funding stops, hunger grows and local economies suffer. We urge Congress to end the shutdown and to protect SNAP. Together, we can ensure families, children, seniors and service members have the nourishment and stability they deserve.
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.