Attributed to Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America
“Feeding America is saddened by the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on individuals and families facing hunger in every community across our country.
“This legislation fails to relieve the tax burden on people most at risk of facing hunger, decimates charitable giving and puts critical federal nutrition programs that stem hunger at risk. The devastating boomerang effect will be a reduced ability to provide needed food assistance to hungry individuals and families. Legislation that provides $5 trillion in tax cuts without prioritizing Americans who need help most is unacceptable.
“As the nation’s largest private response to domestic hunger and the country’s third largest charitable* organization, Feeding America works to advance public policies that support food insecure individuals and families and that expand the resources necessary for them to access nutritious food. Given that the aggregate annual food budget shortfall for all food-insecure individuals in the United States now stands at more than $22.25 billion, our highest priority is protecting the federal nutrition programs that help these families access the resources and nutrition needed to succeed.”
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*Feeding America is the third largest charity, according to Forbes on December 13, 2017.
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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.