Hunger Action Month: 1 million people taking action to help end hunger. Write your lawmakers >>

Take two minutes to help our neighbors facing hunger in the U.S. | Can't view this? [Read it online.]( [Feeding America.]( [TAKE ACTION]( [Campaign to End Hunger.]( [Animated bar measuring progress to goal of 1 million actions.]( "The patrons that visit our pantry, we have conversations… A lot of them are sacrificing doctor's appointments… not buying the medications that they need for their diseases because they have to make a trade-off of either buying food or paying for their medication." —Sophia Blake, Fredericksburg, VA Sidelining health is just one of many ways people facing hunger cope with rising food prices. That's why this Hunger Action Month, we're launching a new goal—1 million actions to help end hunger. [Today we're asking you to add your voice: Urge Congress to pass the strongest farm bill possible >>]( "If a person has to choose between medicine and food, we're not in a good place. And we need to fix it," said Sophia. Essential federal programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help hardworking families keep food on the table during tough times. Congress can help make sure these programs can meet the growing need by passing a strong farm bill! [TAKE ACTION]( As Sophia said, "We need to understand that food is medicine." When people have access to the healthy foods they need, when people are fed—their futures are nourished, and they can thrive. [Help us reach our bold goal of 1 million actions to help end hunger. Tell Congress: Pass the strongest possible farm bill today >>]( Thank you for all you do as we work to help end hunger together. Sincerely, [Thao's signature.] [Thao's headshot.] Thao Nguyen Vice President of Advocacy Feeding America [facebook link]( [twitter link]( [instagram link]( [FeedingAmerica.org]( | [Donate Now]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 1-800-910-5524 © 2024 Feeding America