Families Are Going Hungry, Help Stop Program Cuts!

Families Are Going Hungry, Help Stop Program Cuts!

The Issue

Pennsylvanians are going hungry. A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that food stamps often run out 3 weeks in to the month. When they do, families must turn to food pantries to fill the gap. The number of families has nearly doubled over the last few years. More than 400,000 Philadelphians rely on food pantires, and around 40 percent of them are children.

Despite the skyrocketing need for food, the Pennsylvania state legislature has slashed funding for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP), which helps fund organizations that purchase food for pantries. 

Tell the Pennsylvania state legislature and the Governor that they can't cut programs as vital as this one at such a trying time!

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Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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The Issue

Pennsylvanians are going hungry. A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shows that food stamps often run out 3 weeks in to the month. When they do, families must turn to food pantries to fill the gap. The number of families has nearly doubled over the last few years. More than 400,000 Philadelphians rely on food pantires, and around 40 percent of them are children.

Despite the skyrocketing need for food, the Pennsylvania state legislature has slashed funding for the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP), which helps fund organizations that purchase food for pantries. 

Tell the Pennsylvania state legislature and the Governor that they can't cut programs as vital as this one at such a trying time!

Photo credit: michael_swan

avatar of the starter
Taylor LeakePetition StarterI am a long time activist who is dedicated to working for positive social change. Most recently I worked for the Wake Up Walmart campaign and learned a lot about the labor movement. I love ultimate frisbee, cooking good food, drinking coffee and craft-brewed beer, reading and poetry.
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The Decision Makers

Keith R. McCall
Keith R. McCall
Speaker, Pennsylvania State House
Joseph B. Scarnati III
Joseph B. Scarnati III
President, Pennsylvania State Senate

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Petition created on November 8, 2010