#FarmersFeedingAmerica

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An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Co-sponsor the Farmers Feeding America Act (S. 2713 / H.R. 6203)

703 so far! Help us get to 1,000 signers!

Please support farmers and help families access the food we all need to thrive by strengthening The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) through co-sponsoring the Farmers Feeding America Act (S. 2713 and H.R. 6203). This legislation would:

- Double annual mandatory funding for TEFAP food purchases to help people facing hunger and support the U.S. agricultural economy.

- Increase annual funding for TEFAP storage and distribution to $200 million to help food banks offset the rising costs of storing, transporting and distributing nutritious foods from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

- Establish alternative delivery options for commodities allocated to geographically isolated states.

A strong agricultural sector that has deep partnerships with food banks and other emergency food assistance providers is essential to helping end hunger in the U.S. Co-sponsoring the Farmers Feeding America Act is an important stepping stone toward a future without food insecurity. Thanks!

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