Go Orange During Hunger Action Month!
As an adult I have been asked to support many causes by donning their colors: camouflage for veterans, pink for breast cancer awareness, and red for heart health. These days […]
Proposed Changes Prompt Network-Wide Advocacy
In September, the Administration made a troubling proposal that would increase the likelihood of legal immigrant families becoming food insecure. Under current policy, an immigrant may be denied legal permanent […]
Ashley Goes to Washington, D.C.
The St. Louis Area Foodbank Sends Delegate to the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference and Lobby Day At the end of February, I took a trip to our nation’s capital to […]
A Farm Bill for Our Future
January is nearly over, but 2018 has only just begun, and it’s shaping up to be a big year for anti-hunger advocates. September 30, 2018 marks the expiration of the […]
Political, not Partisan: Signing on with other Nonprofits to Stay Accountable
We’ve signed another letter to lawmakers, but not one about safety-net programs. Let’s talk about why. Political action – what we describe at the St. Louis Area Foodbank as “advocacy” […]
National School Breakfast Week
This week is National School Breakfast Week, spotlighting the benefits of school breakfast for kids across the country. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is designed to give students affordable access […]
Signing-On for Strong Policy
2017 brings with it enormous change to the political landscape, from a new president and Congress to new state and local leadership. While so much change can feel disruptive and […]
Call Congress About Food Donation Tax Deductions
There are only a few days left for Congress to finish their work for the year, and we have an important opportunity to pass tax legislation that would bring billions […]
Time is Ticking: Call Congress TODAY
It’s time to take a stand. Time is running out to pass a child nutrition bill, so we are organizing advocates across the country to turn up the heat on […]
We Need Your Voice!
The current Child Nutrition Reauthorization expires on September 30 and we need to make sure Congress knows that passing a strong child nutrition bill that strengthens programs and reaches more […]