Government shutdown, Hunger in the Latino Community

At midnight tonight, the U.S. federal government will shut down without a short-term agreement. September 30, 2023 / [SUBSCRIBE]( / [FACEBOOK]( / [TWITTER]( [Bread for the World Statement on a Possible Government Shutdown]( At midnight tonight, the U.S. federal government may shut down. These shutdowns often have a disproportionate impact on people who are experiencing hunger. Within days, seven million women, children, and babies could lose vital nutrition support as the WIC program runs out of funds. Bread has released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a shutdown and pass a budget agreement that fully funds vital programs like WIC and SNAP which assist people experiencing hunger. [Read Bread’s statement](. SPOTLIGHT Urge your members of Congress to reject a government shutdown and support a budget agreement that fully funds WIC, SNAP, and other programs that assist people experiencing hunger. [Take action now](. UPCOMING EVENT [Bread for the World National Call on Oct. 10]( We invite you to join us for a national call on Tuesday, October 10. You'll hear from Bread's president & CEO, Rev. Eugene Cho, and meet our new director of government relations, Bob Powers, who will share updates about the government shutdown and the status of the farm bill. Please join us as we move forward together in pursuit of a world without hunger. [Register here today!]( [Another Way to Help End Hunger]( This year you have the opportunity to purchase Christmas cards from Bread for the World, with the proceeds going to support our work together to end hunger. Two new designs were created especially with Bread for the World’s members in mind. Ten cards and envelopes cost only $20, including shipping. Some Christmas card designs from previous years are also still available. [Click here to view the full selection of cards available and to place your order](. Act now! The deadline to order is December 4th! [The State of Hunger in Latino Communities]( Latinos make up a large, diverse community that plays an important role in American society and throughout the world. Not only are Latinos the fastest growing part of the American electorate, but they contribute greatly to the economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. totaling an incredible $2.8 trillion — greater than the national GDP's of India, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France. Unfortunately, despite such notable contributions, Latinos are often among the demographics most impacted by hunger and food insecurity. --------------------------------------------------------------- BREAD IN THE NEWS Bread for the World President and CEO Rev. Eugene Cho coauthored an [op-ed published in The Hill]( urging Congress to prioritize our children’s well-being by protecting and strengthening SNAP. Bread for the World Managing Director Heather Taylor also coauthored an [op-ed published in The Hill]( urging lawmakers not to cut funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Bread for the World NextGen activist Olivia Bowles was featured in an article [published by Forbes]( about her efforts to guide fellow students at Tuskegee University through the SNAP registration process to ensure they have access to healthy food. Bread Strategist for NextGen Dave Street was also quoted in the article. [GIVE]( ©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]