Alarming News; Poverty Rate Doubles

Millions more families are struggling with hunger. [Bread for the World]( Urgent: Millions more families facing hunger [Make a Gift Today]( Dear Friend, I’m writing you today with an urgent update affecting millions of Americans. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released some upsetting – but sadly unsurprising – news: last year the U.S. saw poverty rates spike, with child poverty more than doubling to 12.4%. This means more people are struggling to make ends meet and going hungry as a result. [This could have been avoided. But with your help today – and the help of other Bread for the World members – we can continue urging our leaders to support policies that will end hunger.]( [DONATE NOW]( The fact that there are twice as many children living in poverty and facing hunger today than a couple of years ago isn’t just an accident. It’s the direct result of policy decisions. Letting the expanded Child Tax Credit expire, dropping families from Medicaid, and cutting SNAP benefits mean that millions more Americans are struggling with hunger and poverty. [We know you share our calling to help end hunger. Your gift today will support our work to urge our nation’s leaders to do their part to keep millions more from falling into the vicious cycle of hunger and poverty.]( The current farm bill is set to expire at the end of this month. Right now, this legislation provides lifesaving assistance to millions of people, both in the U.S. and abroad. And if it expires, these statistics could only get worse. Friend, I know you understand the urgency of this situation. [We don't have a moment to lose.]( [DONATE NOW]( Thank you – as always – for your faithful commitment to our mission. Please know that your donations are put to work right away, helping make a better and more just world for our neighbors in need. Thank you, Justice Randolph Deputer Director of Membership Giving ©2023 Bread for the World 425 3rd Street SW, Suite 1200 | Washington, DC 20024 | USA Tel. [202.639.9400](tel:2026399400) | [800.822.7323](tel:8008227323) | Fax [202.639.9401](fax:2026399401) [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( bread.org [supporter]