Attributed to Kate Leone, Chief Government Relations Officer
Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of 200-member food banks across the country, is working to ensure that individuals impacted by COVID-19 and related disruptions continue to have the nutritious food they need. We are grateful for Congress’s recognition that these efforts will require more food through additional investment in the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a program that connects the food U.S. farmers produce to people facing hunger through emergency food providers. At the same time, we know this will not be enough and are disappointed that the bill did not reduce the red tape required to distribute food during this crisis or, even more importantly, an expansion of benefits in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is not only vital to help families facing hunger but also is an economic multiplier, boosting the economy during times of crisis like this. The failure to increase benefits is a missed opportunity to safeguard families and local economies, and we look forward to working with Congress to continue to address these issues.
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.