September is Hunger Action Month a time when organizations and dedicated individuals across the country emphasize the importance of ending hunger by taking action. The calendar below has different things that you can do to help raise awareness…
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) is scheduled to be voted on by the Senate this Thursday afternoon. This legislation includes important Child Tax Credit (CTC) improvements that would improve food security and…
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Did you know that over 2 million children in Florida could benefit from the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program? This federal initiative ensures that children who rely on school lunches continue to receive nutritious meals…
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The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program (Summer EBT) has the potential to provide vital federal food assistance to over 2 million hungry children in Florida, totaling roughly $259 million next summer. Despite Florida’s decision not…
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This week the House Agriculture Committee will vote on a proposed Farm Bill, which includes changes to the Thrifty Food Plan that would ultimately cut SNAP and other nutrition programs and threaten future Summer EBT benefits.
We have 24 hours…
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Urge your Senators, while they are home for the next two weeks, to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and reject any amendments that could limit the impact of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for families struggling to put food…
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The below is the latest Action Alert from the Food Research Center. The article illustrates how movement in our government can help so many families in low income households get food on the table. But they need your help!
"Yesterday, Senate…
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Poverty Line Act with support from fellow lawmakers and more than 40 organizations from across the country to modernize the way the federal poverty line (FPL) is calculated,…
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Website is for recipients of SNAP, TANF and Medicaid
Floridians who get food, cash or health care assistance through the government now need to navigate a new website.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is launching a new “My…
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Hunger Action Month
Urge Your Senators to Pass Improvements to the Child Tax Credit
Make Sure No Child Goes Hungry NEXT Summer.
Join Us In Urging Florida Leaders to Participate in 2025 Summer EBT Program
Urgent: We have 24 hours to ensure the House Agriculture Committee votes NO on this dangerous proposal.
Take Action Now: Join Us in Urging Florida Leaders to Participate in 2025 Summer EBT Program!
Recess Action to Get the Improved CTC Passed
URGENT Action Alert – Expand the Child Tax Credit NOW
Rep. Mullin Leads National Coalition to Introduce Legislation to Modernize the Federal Poverty Line
New Website for Florida Government Assistance