Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
Texas Organizations Urge Senators Cornyn and Cruz to Reject SNAP Cuts
A letter signed by 250+ entities—including food banks, faith-based groups, healthcare providers, retailers and others—was sent to senators this week. L’action vous attend sur notre online casino argent reel. Today,…
Read MoreCongress Proposes SNAP Cuts and Shifting Costs to the States
Tell your elected officials that you oppose devastating cuts to SNAP. By Clarissa Clarke, Government Relations Officer This week, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee met to markup its reconciliation bill,…
Read MoreJoin North Texas Food Bank in Opposing SNAP Cuts
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s most effective tool in fighting hunger for children, working families and seniors. By Clarissa Clarke Texas food banks continue to see…
Read MoreNTFB and Feeding Texas Urge Lawmakers to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
The State Legislature can support our neighbors facing hunger by tackling bills that support strong local food systems, housing affordability, access to health care and financial stability. Hunger doesn’t happen…
Read MoreNTFB Advocates for Anti-Hunger Policies During Food Bank Day at the State Capitol
North Texas Food Bank joined Feeding Texas to ask lawmakers for support of critical issues impacting food insecurity. North Texas Food Bank staff, partner agency leaders and affinity group members…
Read MoreLegislators Can Save Texas $33 Million Annually by Streamlining SNAP Six-Month Eligibility Checks
NTFB and Feeding Texas are urging lawmakers to support HB 2202 and SB 1031 to save money, reduce state workload and decrease errors. North Texas Food Bank, along with the…
Read MoreNTFB Joined Feeding America in Washington D.C. to Advocate for Anti-Hunger Policies
North Texas Food Bank and partner pantries tell lawmakers access to SNAP is critical as neighbors work toward self-sufficiency. Empowering the Masses Founder Tammy Johnson told lawmakers her own story…
Read MoreNTFB Urges Texas Legislature to Support ‘Food is Medicine’ Bill
February 26 is ‘Food is Medicine” Advocacy Day in Austin and NTFB is calling for representatives to support neighbor health by passing HB 2946. By Clarissa Clarke, NTFB Government Relations…
Read MoreNTFB Urges Texas Lawmakers to Accept $450 Million to Feed Kids This Summer
Feeding Texas’ network joins over 80 organizations across the state calling for Summer EBT implementation. North Texas Food Bank joins the Feeding Texas network in calling on state legislators to…
Read MoreFocusing on Senior Hunger at the Texas Legislature
NTFB partnered with The Senior Source to highlight the needs of seniors and older adults in North Texas as lawmakers prepared for the 89th Texas Legislature. Older adults are now…
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