{"id":3226,"date":"2018-05-01T15:48:20","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T15:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/2018\/05\/01\/may-8-is-congressional-call-in-day\/"},"modified":"2018-05-01T15:48:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-01T15:48:20","slug":"may-8-is-congressional-call-in-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cafoodbanks.org\/es\/blog\/may-8-is-congressional-call-in-day\/","title":{"rendered":"El 8 de mayo es el d\u00eda de la convocatoria del Congreso"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The House of Representatives just introduced a bill that will affect how federal hunger-fighting programs operate for years to come. In a word \u2013 terrible.
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\r\nIt introduces HUGE cuts to important programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed millions of Americans every single month. Join our national call-in day on May 8th and tell your Representative to vote NO on this dangerous farm bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Talking Points<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Calling Congress is easy! Dial our toll-free number, enter your zip code, and you\u2019ll be connected to your Member of Congress\u2019s office.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Just dial our toll-free number, (888) 398-8702 and listen to the pre-recorded message.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Connect to your first senator and enter your zip code. Once you are connected to your first Member of Congress, state that you are a constituent and give your name and the town you are calling from.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Let the office know you are calling about The Farm Bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Deliver this message:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Please use the following script to help oppose cuts to SNAP and advocate for a strong Farm Bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • I\u2019m calling from [food bank name] and serve in [community name] which [Congressperson\u2019s name] serves.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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    • I\u2019m concerned about the House Farm Bill. The bill\u2019s severe cuts to the SNAP program through burdensome and unnecessary work time limits and restrictions on eligibility will lengthen the lines at our pantries, soup kitchens, and other sites that serve hungry people.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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      • Our food bank will not be able to meet the demand for these proposed SNAP cuts. The deep cuts to SNAP will negatively impact the people we serve and increase hunger in our community.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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        • I\u2019m asking you to oppose H.R. 2 \u2013 the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and to come up with a bipartisan bill that protects and strengthens this vital program.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

          Be sure to speak with both of your senators and your representative. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

          Spread the Word<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

          Help us spread the word by sharing with your local networks and on social media!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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