Press Releases Media Advisory: U.S. Senator Patty Murray to join Washington Hunger Relief Summit (May 15, 2025) May 15, 2025 Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 15, 2025 Contact: Natasha Dworkin, Director of Communications, 206.715.1696 HAPPENING TODAY: U.S. SENATOR PATTY MURRAY TO JOIN WASHINGTON HUNGER RELIEF SUMMIT Senator Murray to Address Proposed Billions in SNAP and Food Bank Funding Cuts WHAT: Washington Hunger Relief Summit and Press Conference with U.S. Senator Patty Murray Join Senator Patty Murray for a Hunger Relief Summit and press conference to discuss threats to cut billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and food bank funding in the federal budget. WHO: U.S. Senator Patty Murray People with firsthand experience with SNAP and food banks Hunger relief organizations, advocates, and community members WHEN: TODAY – Thursday, May 15, 2025, 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM WHERE: Virtual event via Zoom [RSVP here to receive access link] SPONSORED BY: Food Lifeline CO-HOSTED BY: Washington Food Coalition, Harvest Against Hunger, Second Harvest, Northwest Harvest, Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition, EastWest Food Rescue, and Feeding The Northwest RSVP: Media must register to receive Zoom access information before the event begins About Northwest Harvest Northwest Harvest is an anti-racist, anti-oppression organization committed to transforming an unjust food system into one that is more responsive and accountable to the communities most impacted by discrimination. In addition to distributing food to more than 350 partners throughout Washington state, Northwest Harvest aims to shift public opinion, as well as impact institutional policies and societal practices that perpetuate hunger, poverty, and disparities in our state. www.northwestharvest.org ###
