Hunger is solvable. Celebrate 50 years of FRAC’s efforts by putting as few as two minutes of your time towards the fight against hunger.
Calling your House Member and Senators can be incredibly effective and impactful. It only takes two minutes and we’ll guide you through the process.
FRAC supporters have written hundreds of thousands of letters to Congress that have helped advance anti-hunger advocacy. Joining our efforts only takes a couple of minutes.
Gain insight as to what it’s like to live on the average SNAP benefit received by those struggling to feed themselves and their families.
Make food shopping choices on a limited budget for seven days and learn how difficult it is to avoid hunger.
Spend no more than $4.18 per household member per day on food, including eating out.
Post daily on social media about your experience.
Include hashtags, like #SNAPChallenge and #EndHungerNow, to share your progress and encourage more people to take the SNAP challenge.
Capitol Switchboard
Hello. My name is [Your Name] and I live in zip code [Your zip code] in [Your city, state]. Could you please connect me to my [House Member/Senators]?
Once you have been transferred to your Member of Congress’ office from the Capitol Switchboard, use the following script:
Hello. My name is [Your Name] and I live in zip code [Your zip code] in [Your city, state].
I’m calling because I’m very concerned about hunger in America. It is unacceptable that more than 37 million people in this country struggle to put food on the table, including right here in our community.
The federal nutrition programs, like SNAP, WIC, school meals, and other child nutrition programs, are essential to addressing hunger and poverty, improving health and learning, and boosting the economy.
I’d like to know what specific actions your office is taking to protect and strengthen these proven nutrition programs.
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Name of House Member/Senator],
I’m writing because I’m very concerned about hunger in America. It is unacceptable that more than 37 million people in this country live in households that struggle to put food on the table, including right here in our community.
The federal nutrition programs, like SNAP, WIC, school meals, and other child nutrition programs, are essential to addressing hunger and poverty, improving health, and boosting the economy.
I’d like to know what specific actions your office is taking to protect and strengthen these proven nutrition programs.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Once you’ve dialed your local school, use the following script:
Hello. My name is [Your Name]. I’m an advocate for essential nutrition programs for children.
I’m calling to find out if your school provides access to free and reduced-price meals for all children. In addition, does the school provide meals at its afterschool and summer programs?
IF YES: Great! I know how important nutrition is for a child’s well-being, so thanks for helping our community.
IF NO: As a member of this community, I would love to see federally funded school breakfast and school lunch provided to all children. I know how important nutrition is for their health and learning. Thank you for your consideration.
To the Administration of [School Name],
Hello. My name is [Your Name]. I’m an advocate for essential nutrition programs for children.
I’m writing to find out if your school provides access to free and/or reduced-price meals for all eligible children? In addition, do you provide meals at afterschool programs?
I know how important this is for their well-being and performance in school.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Once you’ve dialed your local youth organization, use the following script:
Hello, my name is [Your Name].
I’m an advocate for increasing access to essential nutrition programs for children struggling against hunger.
I’m calling to find out if your youth organization provides federally funded afterschool and summer meals for all eligible children.
If YES: Great! I know how important this is for a child’s well-being, so thanks for helping the community.
If NO: As a member of this community, I would love to see nutrition programs provided to all eligible children in our community. I know how important it is for their health and learning.
Hello, my name is [Your Name].
I’m an advocate for increasing access to essential nutrition programs for children struggling against hunger.
I’m writing to find out if your youth organization provides federally funded afterschool and summer meals for all eligible children.
I know how important this is for their well-being and performance in school.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]