This Wednesday, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, the legislation that provides funding and sets standards for school food.
The House is considering the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) which, though far from perfect, includes excellent policy changes to improve school food now and in the future. In a time when many children face both hunger and obesity, this bill presents an opportunity to set policy that will bring healthier food to the children who need it most.
Your voice is crucial in making this policy a reality. Please call your Representative today:
Dial 1-877-698-8228 and enter your zip code to be connected directly to your Representative’s office. Deliver this simple message: "Congress must not adjourn without passing the child nutrition bill. Please vote yes for the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act."
Thanks to Feeding America for providing this dial-in number to advocates nationwide.
We have urged those who care about school food to speak up about this issue several times over the past two years as reauthorization worked its way through Congress. Now, as Congress prepares to vote, your voice is more important than ever.
Thank you for taking action.
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