Looking back on the last several years, I might claim that my family and I have had it pretty hard. However, when I needed to look up SNAP to see what it stood for, I was hit with the stark reality: my kids and I have been richly blessed.
SNAP is a Federal nutrition program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and nearly half of all of SNAP participants are children. SNAP is currently at risk of having its funding drastically cut, which would directly impact millions of children and families in the US. In fact, more than 46 million Americans (most of whom are seniors, children, or people with disabilities) rely on SNAP to feed their families.
No child should have to spend his days hungry.
Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is a national nonprofit organization which is striving to end childhood hunger in the US. Through its No Kid Hungry campaign. Share Our Strength is watching out for children by ensuring that families in need are enrolled in effective federal nutrition programs, by investing in community organizations that fight hunger, and by teaching families to cook healthy meals.
Call to action
Congress is considering cutting these budgets right now, and so I’m joining with other bloggers – parents like me – to spread the message about childhood hunger and the simple steps that you and I can take to help.
Lending your support is easy. Simply visit https://nokidhungry.org/farmbill. Then send a message to Congress, share your story, or make a pledge.
Join me in supporting the Farm Bill and No Kid Hungry and we can make a difference in childhood hunger.
Note: This is NOT a promotional post and I did not receive any compensation or other incentive for posting this material.
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