Tell Your Lawmaker to Protect SNAP-Ed

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of our nation’s most powerful tools for ending childhood hunger. But eating healthy food and stretching limited SNAP dollars isn’t always easy.

SNAP-Ed funds programs around the country to empower millions of parents, families, and caregivers with the skills they need to shop for and cook healthy food on a SNAP budget.

Right now less than one percent of the SNAP budget goes to nutrition education. As Congress begins the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, it’s time for our lawmakers to protect and strengthen SNAP-Ed.

Your support can make a big difference in the lives of hungry children. Thanks for making your voice heard.

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Tell Your Lawmaker to Protect SNAP-ED

Dear [Decision Maker],

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I'm writing to urge you to protect funding for SNAP-Ed, the educational arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Each year, SNAP-Ed funds classes around the country to empower millions of parents and caregivers with the skills they need to shop for and cook healthy food on a SNAP budget.
 
Funding for SNAP-Ed programs like Cooking Matters is critical. SNAP recipients receive an average of $1.40 per person per meal and families often struggle to make benefits last all month.
 
SNAP-Ed helps benefits last longer and can reduce the number of days families face food insecurity each month. Nutrition education is a wise, long-term investment. It saves thousands of dollars in lifetime healthcare costs and wages lost due to sick days. It's essential in helping families gain the skills to be more prudent providers for their children for a lifetime, not just for the limited amount of time they're receiving SNAP benefits.
 
Please protect SNAP-Ed. When children get the food they need each day, they feel better, learn more, and grow up stronger. This is good for kids and families, and our community, state, and nation.

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[Your Email]