At Risk: SNAP
March 19, 2010
Update: Child nutrition reauthorization passes but SNAP cuts must be restored
On December 3rd, 2010, the House reauthorized federal Child Nutrition programs by passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). This bill is expected to be signed by the President. We are very pleased by improvements offered in this bill, but deeply concerned they will be paid for, in part, by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly known as food stamps). Cuts to SNAP will cause increased hardship for Oregon families and more children could go hungry. This fact sheet (PDF, 143KB) outlines the impact on families.
Take Action Today!
Contact Oregon Members of Congress.
Join child nutrition supporters from across the nation and call Oregon House Members of Congress toll-free 1-877-425-4810.
MESSAGE: Call your Representative and give them two messages:
1. THANK THEM - If your representative voted in support of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, thank him!
- Rep. Blumenauer - Voted yes
- Rep. Wu - Voted yes
- Rep Schrader - Voted yes
- Rep. DeFazio - Did not vote
- Rep. Walden - voted no
2. RESTORE SNAP CUTS - Urge him to act immediately (before Congress concludes) to restore the SNAP cuts.
Click here to read FRAC's statement on passage of the ACT and the need to fix the SNAP cut.
Learn about childhood hunger and health.
- Recommendations (PDF, 350 KB) submitted by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon and Oregon Food Bank in October 2008.
- Hunger in America's Classroom (PDF, 991 KB), new report from Share Our Strength
- Health impacts, screenings and intervention, report from the Childhood Hunger Coalition
- National Child Forum's Statement of Principles (PDF, 68 KB)
Programs up for Reauthorization
After-School Meals and Snack Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Special Milk Program
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Summer Food Service Program
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
