Take Action: Act NOW Against Hunger
Congress is currently threatening the deepest cuts to the food assistance program SNAP in history – putting vulnerable children, older adults, working families, veterans and people experiencing homelessness at risk of hunger.
The people in your community and across the U.S. are relying on you to stand up and take action. Find some ways below to get involved this week to advocate that
people are prioritized over profit!
Call Congress: (202) 224 – 3121
Call your Senators and urge them to oppose this bill! Tell them that if they plan to vote to cut SNAP benefits, they should join the #EmptyPlatesProtest for a day first to understand how it feels before inflicting hunger on their neighbors.
Every individual deserves to have their fundamental right to food protected. Click here for more information and a call script.
DC office: (202) 224-6324
Pittsburgh office: 412-803-7370
DC Office: (202) 224-4254
Pittsburgh Office: (412) 803-3501
Use the FRAC Action Network to send a message directly to your Senators urging them to oppose any cuts to SNAP and to vote “No.”
Empty Plates Protest
Proposed cuts to SNAP that could mean millions of people losing access to food across the nation. Take part in a national effort to call attention to the importance of this critical defense against hunger and join the #EmptyPlatesProtest fast today.
Learn more: Register for FRAC’s #EmptyPlatesProtest Deep Dive Webinar
When: Wednesday, June 25th @ 3 PM
Attend an Event!
TONIGHT!
Stop the Billionaire tax Giveaway Bus Tour
When: Tuesday, June 24th @ 4:30 PM
Where: Schenley Plaza in Oakland (4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260)
Fair Share America and Unrig Our Economy are traveling the country to demand a federal budget that puts families over billionaires — & stops the massive tax breaks for the rich paid for by gutting SNAP, Medicaid, and other vital programs. TONIGHT, we’re joining a national bus tour to spread the word: People oppose the horrible budget bill in Congress.
Keep an eye out for other events near you!
Continue Speaking Out!
Make calls, attend events, and speak out on social media to protect SNAP! Any action is valuable during this urgent and critical time.
Thank you for your support to Just Harvest’s mission to address the root causes of hunger.
