NLIHC joined a letter urging Congress to reject any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and child nutrition programs. We encourage national, state, and local organizations to sign to the letter here. With critical budget reconciliation and Farm Bill discussions approaching, NLIHC urges housing advocates to stand with other anti-poverty advocates to ensure these vital programs are protected.
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) organized the letter, which summarizes the importance of SNAP, noting that SNAP promotes health and well-being, decreases health care costs, and supports local economies. “Cuts to SNAP would not only increase food insecurity but also shift the burden of food assistance to local governments and charities, which cannot fully meet the need,” the letter states. It continues, “For example, while emergency food programs help, they only provide one meal for every nine meals that SNAP supplies. The proposed cuts would further strain food banks, food retailers, and those serving vulnerable populations.”
Take Action Now: Sign your organization onto this letter opposing harmful cuts to SNAP and child nutrition programs. The deadline to sign on is February 28, 2025. Please distribute this letter to your networks and community partners to amplify our collective voice. Encourage other organizations to sign the letter and take a stand against these proposed cuts.
With upcoming budget negotiations in Congress, it is crucial that lawmakers hear a unified, resounding message from every corner of the country – Cutting food and nutrition programs is unacceptable.
Read the letter and sign on by February 28, 2025 here.