Advocacy Alert: Hunger, Health Cuts, and Uncertainty – What the Budget Vote Means for Pierce County
We’re writing today with full hearts, heavy with concern and full of resolve, in the wake of today’s passage of the federal budget bill—a decision that will deeply impact food access, […]
Advocacy Alert: Food. Health. Housing. The Interconnected Crisis We Can’t Afford to Ignore
Food. Health. Housing. The Interconnected Crisis We Can’t Afford to Ignore Systems thinking reminds us that no issue exists in isolation — that food, healthcare, housing, and economic stability are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You Did It! Breakfast After the Bell is Now Law!
Your stories, answering calls to action, and public support has paid off! Breakfast after the bell was signed into law by Gov. Inslee on Wednesday! Starting in the 2019-2020 school […]
Advocacy Alert: Urge Your Senators to Oppose Budget Resolution
Contact your senators this week to urge a “NO” vote on the Senate Budget Resolution! The full Senate is expected to vote on its fiscal year 2018 Budget Resolution on […]