Baby supplies for Gaza, war in Sudan, child hunger

Resources to inform and support your activism [afsc logo](   SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024 Weekend Reading [AFSC staff distribute supplies in Gaza.]( Photo: AFSC/Gaza Dear Friend, In recent weeks, AFSC and partners have provided diapers and baby formula to over 2,000 displaced families in Gaza. With famine growing and many newborns unable to breastfeed due to maternal malnutrition, these supplies are a lifeline. Thank you to everyone for supporting our efforts and for your ongoing advocacy for a cease-fire and humanitarian access for Gaza. [Read more from AFSC's Serena Awad.]( COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS [No Hunger Summer in Iowa]( Over 3,500 Iowans signed a petition urging their governor to adopt a federal program to reduce child hunger. With support from [AFSC's No Hunger Summer campaign]( communities in several states are urging their governors to implement the SUN Bucks program that helps low-income families afford groceries. On Thursday, Iowa's governor responded to our coalition's advocacy, expanding summer child food benefits in the state. [Read more about the progress.]( TAKE ACTION [Act now to stop the war in Sudan]( Sudan is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis, with an estimated 12 million people forced to flee their homes since the start of the war. Famine is spreading, and over half the population is facing acute hunger. Today, Congress must do everything possible to peacefully end the conflict and ensure vital humanitarian aid for Sudan. SURVEY [Help us improve our communications]( Twice a year, we ask AFSC supporters for their feedback to help us improve our outreach efforts. It gives us invaluable suggestions. Thank you to everyone who has already responded. If you haven’t already, will you take just a few minutes to fill out this brief questionnaire?   Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible. [DONATE](   American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States | [Donate]( [Facebook]( [X (Twitter)]( [Instagram |]( [News]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. [Update your AFSC email preferences](