Dear [Your Elected Official],

<p>More than 47 million people, including 1 in 5 children, face hunger in America.</p> <p>Food insecurity exists in every county across the country, and our neighbors facing hunger are counting on food assistance to help keep nutritious meals on the table.</p> <p>Critical federal programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help our neighbors facing hard times get the food we all need to thrive.</p> <p>You have the power to ensure these essential programs can adequately meet the hunger crisis. As a Feeding America supporter, I urge you to prioritize addressing food insecurity by passing a strong farm bill that:</p> <p>- Reauthorizes and doubles the annual mandatory funding for TEFAP food purchases.<br />- Reauthorizes and increases to $200 million the annual discretionary funding for TEFAP storage and distribution.<br />- Ensures SNAP’s purchasing power remains strong so that benefits align with rising grocery prices and provide adequate support during tough economic times. <br />- Streamlines SNAP eligibility and enrollment processes to improve access.<br />- Protects SNAP participants' food options, honoring every family's unique dietary requirements, including cultural considerations and medical needs.</p> <p>No person should face hunger, especially in a country with abundant food. Now is the time to show your commitment to ending hunger.</p>