Advocacy Update: The Power of Speaking Up
Hi Friends, Like many of you, I find myself disheartened and discouraged when I read the news these days and see threats to programs that keep our communities fed, housed, […]
Advocacy Alert: Victory in Olympia – But the Fight For Food Continues in D.C.
Thanks to your relentless advocacy throughout this year’s state legislative session, we have good news to share: food won in Washington State. On May 20th, Governor Bob Ferguson signed a […]
Our Mission in Action: Linda’s Story
At 82 years old, Linda* was working in a middle school cafeteria. She was tired, worried about her health, and dreamed of having more time to spend in her garden […]
Advocacy Alert: Historic SNAP Cuts are Moving Forward
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has just advanced a proposal that would slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by an unprecedented $290–$315 billion. This would be the largest cut […]
Advocacy Alert: SNAP Is the Safety Net—And They’re About to Cut Holes in It
SNAP Is the Safety Net—And They’re About to Cut Holes in It At Emergency Food Network (EFN), we witness the difference SNAP makes every single day. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
The Fab 4
Jill, Eileen, Rita, and Becky didn’t start out as a team when they began volunteering at EFN. Over the years, they each stepped up to sort food donations, repack bulk […]
Living on $6 per Day: A Staff Perspective
SNAP benefits average just $6 per person per day, and there are proposals to cut this amount even further. A few EFN staff members participated in the FRAC’s SNAP Challenge, […]
Advocacy Alert: Uncertain Times, Steadfast Mission: Standing Strong Against Hunger
Hi Friends, Many of you have asked me over the last few weeks how Executive Orders around federal grant freezes could impact Emergency Food Network, our partners, and the people […]
Support EFN with a Year-End Gift
Turn the Year’s End into a Fresh Start for Others As 2024 comes to a close, there are many impactful ways to support EFN in fighting food insecurity. Here are […]