TELL USDA: DON'T TAKE FOOD FROM KIDS AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL

The White House proposed changing SNAP eligibility in a way that would end benefits for 3 million low-income working Americans and, according to their own new analysis, would put free school meals in jeopardy for as many as 1 million low-income kids.

Because of the swift and loud public outcry and in light of their new analysis, the USDA has reopened the comment period for just two weeks.

We have another chance to stop this deeply flawed proposal, but the clock is ticking. Thanks for making your voice heard.

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HERE IS WHAT TO DO

Click the "Federal Register" link. This will take you to the Federal Register's "Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Reopening of Comment Period" page.
Click on the blue "Comment Now!" button.
Copy and paste the language below into the blank "comment" section on the Federal Register." Feel free to add your own thoughts here, too.
Fill out the optional personal information.
Check the "I read and understand the statement above" box.
Click "submit comment."

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN SAY

Dear Secretary Perdue,

I'm writing to oppose the Administration's proposed "Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)" that would end automatic certification for free school meals for nearly 1 million kids at school.

One of our core values as a nation is the belief in opportunity that every child has the chance to succeed and to achieve their dreams. But our kids can't be hungry to learn when they're just plain hungry.

The proposed rule may lead to 3 million people losing SNAP benefits and put free school meals in jeopardy for as many as 1 million kids. This would be a double whammy for kids—lost meals at home and at school.

Restricting or eliminating this policy would be a massive step backwards in the fight to end childhood hunger. If this happens, more kids will be hungry. Our children deserve better.

I oppose the proposed "Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)" (FNS-2018-0037) and urge you to reject this deeply flawed proposal.

Thank you for considering my views.