Kids Can't Wait: Tell Congress to End the Shutdown

As the government shutdown drags on, millions of kids and families are being put at risk.

Programs that help children get the healthy food they need, like SNAP, WIC and school meals, are reaching a breaking point. If Congress doesn’t act soon, the consequences will be devastating: millions of families could face disruptions in the benefits they count on to feed their kids.

Write to your Members of Congress today. Urge them to find a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and ensure kids and families continue receiving the nutrition and support they need to thrive.

Personalizing your letter below will go further. To make your message more effective, please share why it's important to you to support families and kids in your community.

Your Information

*Required fields

* Title:

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Your Email:

* Address 1*

Address 2

* City:

* State / Province:

* ZIP / Postal Code:

* Phone Number:

Yes, I would like to receive periodic updates and communications from Share Our Strength

Remember me. What's this?

Message

End the Shutdown

Dear [Decision Maker],

* Personalize your message

I urge you to work across the aisle to reach a bipartisan resolution that ends this shutdown and protects kids and families by fully funding the programs that help them put food on the table.

Programs like SNAP, WIC, and school meals help millions of children get the nutrition they need. With families already struggling to make ends meet, a prolonged shutdown will have serious consequences.

While negotiations continue, please ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uses every tool available to keep these programs operating and prevent disruptions to benefits for the month of November and beyond. States are making time sensitive decisions so it's critical that they have the resources and guidance from USDA in order to continue program operations. Even short interruptions can have long-lasting consequences for children's health and well-being.

Please act swiftly on a bipartisan solution to reopen the government and protect access to critical nutrition programs that help kids and families put food on the table.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]