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Tuesday, May 6: Day of Action to Tell Congress to Oppose Cuts to SNAP
Join Advocates on Capitol Hill at #SNAPMatters Rally or Engage Virtually

#SNAPMatters Rally, Upper Senate Park, U.S. Capitol,
Tuesday, May 6, 8:30–9:30 a.m.

Join congressional champions, national and state anti-hunger leaders, and advocates with lived experience with poverty-related hunger as we urge Members of Congress to reject the draconian proposals to cut SNAP in the budget reconciliation bill. The House Agriculture Committee is slated to mark up a bill later that week that proposes to cut at least $230 billion — slashing historic levels of funding from SNAP over the next 10 years.

Contact Your Members and Get Vocal on Social 

If you can’t make it to the rally, lend your voice by reaching out to your Members by phone, email, and across social media platforms — urging them to reject and speak out against proposals to cut, gut, or weaken SNAP.

  • Use FRAC’s digital toolkit and the hashtag #SNAPMatters. Tag your House and Senate members and detail the harsh health, economic, and educational impacts of the proposed cuts to SNAP.
  • Contact your Members via the Capitol Switchboard: 202-225-3121.
  • Use FRAC’s Action Network to send an email message directly to your Members of Congress to urge them to reject any proposals that would weaken SNAP.

Resources to Share 

2025 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference Leave Behinds

Advocate to Protect SNAP and School Meals

Now is the time to advocate for the protection of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meals. SNAP is a vital resource for millions of Americans, while the Community Eligibility Provision supports students, families, and schools. We need your help to ensure these programs remain intact, free from harmful cuts.

Six Key Actions to Take:

  1. Sign-on Letter – The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and more than 1,800 national, state, and local organizations from every state in the country signed on to a letter urging Congress to reject any proposals that would cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the child nutrition programs. Use the letter in your advocacy.
  2. Check out FRAC’s tips on organizing a site visit for your Members of Congress.
  3. Use FRAC’s state-by-state SNAP fact sheets in your advocacy. Share these powerful quotes on why SNAP matters.
  4. Explore the state-level impacts of proposed cuts to school meals in FRAC’s new state-by-state CEP fact sheets. Find your state and use our fact sheets in your advocacy.
  5. Use FRAC’s social media toolkit to oppose cuts to SNAP and school meals.
  6. Use the FRAC Action Network to email Members of Congress on protecting both SNAP and school meals.

For questions or more information, contact Tim Klipp-Lockhart, tklipp-lockhart@frac.org.

National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, will be held May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Over a thousand anti-hunger advocates will join together from across the country to attend content-rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, and form personal connections to help better fight hunger in their communities. Reserve your spot today.

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SNAP Matters Rally

On Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m., join FRAC for a SNAP Matters rally at the Upper Senate Park with several Members of Congress and advocates to highlight the critical role of SNAP and fight back against harmful proposals to cut the program, which serves as our nation’s first line of defense against hunger. During the Conference’s Monday networking lunch, materials will be available to create posters and signs, so start thinking about how you want to design your sign. Participating in the rally is a great way to get energized for your Hill visits that day.

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SNAP Matters: Quotes from Participants

SNAP matters. Learn why in FRAC’s new SNAP Matters two-pager, which features quotes from SNAP recipients on the federal nutrition program’s value and importance. Learn why proposed cuts to SNAP would be disastrous for people with low incomes by exploring the testimonials of SNAP participants.

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Take Action: Oppose Any Cuts to School Meals

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) has put out a list of proposals for budget reconciliation, which includes $12 billion in cuts to school breakfast and lunch. Use the FRAC Action Network to ask your members of Congress to protect school meals and oppose any cuts in reconciliation that would reduce funding and limit access to school meals.

Take Action to Protect School Meals

Action Needed: Protect SNAP from Harmful Cuts

SNAP is a vital lifeline for over 42 million people — combating hunger, improving health, and boosting economic well-being. However, GOP leadership is proposing billions of dollars of cuts to the program that would worsen food insecurity and health outcomes and strain local economies. Use the FRAC Action Network to urge your Members of Congress to vote against SNAP cuts.

Take Action to Protect SNAP

Budget Reconciliation 101

Curious about Budget Reconciliation? Unsure about the process or special rules to look out for? Explore this three-page report that explains what you need to know.

Read FRAC's Budget Reconciliation 101

Sign Up for the FRAC Action Network!

Urge your Representatives to support and strengthen the Federal Nutrition Programs. Learn about the latest opportunities for action by signing up for the FRAC Action Network. Hungry people can’t wait.

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