Because of advocates like you, the House bill continued key international food security and nutrition programs. But it fell short here at home, failing to do enough to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.

Hunger is a daily reality for families around the world—and for many families in the United States. The decisions Congress makes in the Farm Bill will shape whether millions of children and parents can put food on the table. With the bill moving to the Senate, now is a critical time to speak up. As people of faith, you can use your Catholic voice to urge your Senators to protect and improve hunger-reducing programs in the Farm Bill—here at home and around the world.

These programs are crucial because they are a tangible way we can live out the call of the Gospel in Matthew 25:35, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.”

Your voice matters. Together, we can help ensure that compassion, solidarity and care for vulnerable people remain at the heart of the Farm Bill.

Don’t forget to personalize your message! Research shows that constituents’ voices have significant influence on congressional decision-making, especially when messages include a personal story or reflect how this issue impacts your community.