Advocacy Updates Week of May 11, 2012
Issues affecting hungry families across the state and the nation
STATE LEVEL: Thank you, Washington State Legislators, for protecting funding to help hungry families!
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FEDERAL LEVEL: Attacks on SNAP
In the last few weeks, we’ve talked about proposals in Congress that will make drastic cuts to SNAP, our federal food stamp program. Here’s an update and some information from our partner coalitions on what you can do to help protect and strengthen this program. [LEARN MORE] [TAKE ACTION]
2012 Legislative Session Tracking
Below are a few of the legislative issues Northwest Harvest will be tracking and advocating for at the start of the January 2012 Session of the Washington State Legislature:
Save the State Food Assistance Program (SFA) The State Food Assistance program extends the positive reach of food stamps to thousands of our newest Washingtonians who are not eligible for the federal program.
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Preserve Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) The FMNP enables low income mothers with children and seniors to buy fresh, locally sourced produce at farmers markets. [LEARN MORE]
Support WSDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) EFAP provides crucial funding for food, staff and transportation for local food banks across the state. [LEARN MORE]
Maintain Childhood Nutrition Funding We can combat childhood obesity while improving school performance and reducing behavioral problems by protecting these funds from further reductions. [LEARN MORE]
Save Important Safety Net Programs: Disability Lifeline, Apple Health & Basic Health Hungry families need the support of these important safety net programs. [LEARN MORE]
For more information, including how to get involved with Northwest Harvest’s advocacy work, please contact Christina Wong, Public Policy Manager, at 206-923-7465 or christinaw@northwestharvest.org. You can also sign up to receive email alerts below.
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