Take Action this Hunger Action Month: Write your lawmakers >>

Friend, “The patrons that visit our pantry, we have conversations… A lot of them are sacrificing doctor’s appointments… not buying the medications that they need for their diseases because they have to make a trade-off of either buying food or paying for their medication.” —Sophia Blake, Fredericksburg, VA Sidelining health is just one of many ways people facing hunger cope with rising food prices. Today we’re asking you to add your voice: Urge Congress to pass the strongest farm bill possible >> “If a person has to choose between medicine and food, we're not in a good place. And we need to fix it,” said Sophia. Essential federal programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help hardworking families keep food on the table during tough times. [Congress can help make sure these programs can meet the growing need by passing a strong farm bill!]( [SIGN NOW]( As Sophia said, “We need to understand that food is medicine.” When people have access to the healthy foods they need, when people are fed—their futures are nourished, and they can thrive. [Help us help end hunger. Tell Congress: Pass the strongest possible farm bill today >>]( [SIGN NOW]( Thank you for all you do as we work to help end hunger together. Sincerely, Feeding America Paid for by Feeding America. Does not equal endorsement.   Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Don't want to receive these emails anymore? [Unsubscribe]( Daily Kos, Daily Kos 344 20th Street Oakland, CA 94612