A Minute for Child Nutrition

Please take a minute for child nutrition. A 60 second phone call to your representative will make a difference! Congress needs to make Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) a priority.

• The need for a strong Child Nutrition bill is more crucial than ever. Last week, the Census released new data about people living in poverty. Nearly 21% of our nation's children live in poverty. From 2008-2009, an additional 1.4 million children nationwide were living in poverty. To learn more, click here.
• We're long overdue for a bill that strengthens the child nutrition programs. In fact, we're operating on a one-year extension that runs out September 30th. Congress needs to give us a good bill before the extension ends in order to feed hungry children, improve the nutritional quality of meals, and strengthen the child nutrition programs.

This week, please call your House member in Washington, DC...

• Click here find out who your representative is. Feel free to use this toll-free number to call: 1-877-425-4810 and get connected to your member's office.
  
• You'll be greeted by an initial staff member. Provide your name and where you are calling from.
• Ask to speak with the staff member who works on child nutrition issues. You'll likely be transferred to a voicemail or asked to leave a message.
• Tell the staffer that your representative should: "Pass Child Nutrition Reauthorization and not make cuts to food stamps to fund the bill. Children cannot wait."
• If you'd like, share a brief story about what you do and/or your experiences with feeding children.
  
• Thank the staff member for her/his time.

That's it! That's your minute for child nutrition.