Lucas,
If you're confused about the budget battles in Washington, here's the bottom line: the new budget is going to hurt some of the most vulnerable kids in our country. Cuts in key hunger programs will run into the billions--and millions of American children who depend on programs like food stamps (now called SNAP) and summer lunches are going to go hungry.
As you know, nearly one in four American kids can't count on having enough to eat. Hungry kids struggle to concentrate at school. They're more likely to have behavior problems, and they're more likely to get sick than their well-nourished classmates.
Congress may be breaking their promise to children in need, but I know we can't.
You can step up now to help these kids. Your tax-deductible donation of $100 can help a family get the resources they need to provide nutritious food for their children. In fact, every dollar you donate to Share Our Strength can help connect a child in need to 10 healthy meals.
The dust is still settling on the budget approved by the House last week, and there will likely be some changes in the Senate. But while Congress may forsake children in need, you and I can't. Please donate today--even just $50 can help connect two kids to meals all summer long.
Together, you and I are going to eliminate child hunger in the United States by 2015. But there are millions of kids who can't wait. Please help them today.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Billy Shore
Executive Director