Call your lawmaker

Here’s how you can raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity with lawmakers:

1. Dial 202-224-3121.
2. If you do not know the name of your member of Congress, say, “I’m not sure.”
3. Say, “Representative.”
4. Say your zip code.
5. Confirm the Representative.
6. When connected with the office, you can leave a message with the staffer who answers or ask to be connected to the staffer who works on federal nutrition programs.
7. Sample script: 

“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your Town].

I’m calling because I am very concerned about hunger in our region. Families here have already been feeling the strain, and federal workers, contractors, military families, and the businesses that rely on them are all part of the community being impacted now.

I know the Food Bank and local food pantries are stepping up to meet the growing need. But they are feeling the strain too.

I urge [Congressman’s Name] to help find a bipartisan solution to fund the government and ensure families don’t miss the paychecks they depend on to put food on the table. Please work with your colleagues to fully fund federal nutrition programs and reopen the government.

This is a moment for leadership. Your action can help keep our communities strong and ensure no one goes hungry because of political gridlock.

Thank you for your time.”