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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Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America unites the country ensuring everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation’s most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.