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NC/SC CME Churches Co-laboring to End Hunger
NC/SC CME Churches
Co-laboring to End Hunger
What is Bread for the World?
Bread for the World is acollective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. By changing policies, programs, and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist, we provide help and opportunity far beyond the communities in which we live.
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What can YOU do?
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Write to Congress – Join Bread for the World’s collective Offering of
Letters Advocacy Action
2020 Offering of Letters Overview
Write to Congress
• This video speaks to the need for SNAP increase that we are asking for in our COVID-19 ask.
• This video speaks to all three of our asks, SNAP increase, summer EBT and funding for global nutrition.
Find your 9 digit ZIP CODE
For electronic letters use these links
For Handwritten letters use these links
For both handwritten AND electronic letters use these links to learn more
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SC To find your Representative CLICK HERE
To report your handwritten letters CLICK HERE
COVID RELIEF PACKAGE LINK
GLOBAL NUTRITION LINK
DOMESTIC SUMMER EBT LINK
ACTION LINKS
NC To find your Representative CLICK HERE
[Date]
Rep. ______________
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative _____________,
I wish to thank Congress for continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with swift, strong and bipartisan actions. This outbreak is having a devastating impact on our vulnerable communities across America, and we are seeing firsthand that COVID-19 is worsening the effects of hunger and poverty around the globe.
While I was pleased to see the passage of recent legislation to provide aid and economic relief during this devastating emergency, I was disappointed that this legislation did not include an increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) benefits. I strongly urge you to address this oversight and immediately boost SNAP maximum benefits by 15 percent to ensure the most vulnerable populations in the United States have access to the resources they need during this outbreak.
SNAP is vital in supporting the most vulnerable, but also has a strong economic impact as every $1 increase in SNAP benefits generates more than $1.50 in economic activity. Additionally, USDA estimates that $1 billion in new SNAP benefits issued during a recession raises GDP by $1.54 billion and supports 13,560 jobs. During this pandemic we should ensure vulnerable people who are hit the hardest do not fall between the cracks of society.
I ask that you fully fund and support the Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP) as you continue efforts on future stimulus packages. More broadly, I ask that you include enough funding to assist all those hit by this crisis here at home and abroad. God calls on us to care for the "least among us." I hope that Congress follows His commandment in drafting this legislation.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Sample Letter to Representative, Boost SNAP 15%
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Sample Letter 2020 Offering of Letters
Representative [Date]
Rep. ______________
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative _____________,
As we all work together to respond to the Covid-19 global pandemic, it is more important than ever that we make strong
investments in nutrition programs for the most vulnerable in the U.S. and abroad. Malnutrition makes children and other
vulnerable populations more susceptible to disease and infection.
Federal Nutrition programs help U.S. families lead healthy lives. Congress should expand the summer EBT program so more
children can access nutritious food during the summer months – the hungriest time of the year for children. Specifically, I urge you
to cosponsor S1918 “the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act” which would expand this program nationwide.
I also urge you to support legislation that strengthens U.S. leadership on global nutrition and increases funding for global nutrition
programs. Too many children globally are malnourished and suffer from stunting, which affects physical, cognitive and immune
system development.
Now more than ever, my faith calls me to stand alongside vulnerable people in my community and around the world. Our
government should provide leadership toward a well-nourished and more resilient world.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
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Sample Letter 2020 Offering of Letters
Senators[Date]
Sen. ______________
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator _____________,
As we all work together to respond to the Covid-19 global pandemic, it is more important than ever that we
make strong investments in nutrition programs for the most vulnerable in the U.S. and abroad. Malnutrition
makes children and other vulnerable populations more susceptible to disease and infection.
Federal Nutrition programs help U.S. families lead healthy lives. Congress should expand the summer EBT
program so more children can access nutritious food during the summer months – the hungriest time of the
year for children. Specifically, I urge you to cosponsor S1918 “the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act” which
would expand this program nationwide.
I also urge you to support legislation that strengthens U.S. leadership on global nutrition and increases
funding for global nutrition programs. Too many children globally are malnourished and suffer from stunting,
which affects physical, cognitive and immune system development.
Now more than ever, my faith calls me to stand alongside vulnerable people in my community and around
the world. Our government should provide leadership toward a well-nourished and more resilient world.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
NC/SC CME Churches
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NC/SC State Organizer
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THANK YOU!
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May 19 2PM7th District CME Offering of Letters/Advocacy WebinarJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82908938388Meeting ID: 829 0893 8388
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