To: President Donald Trump, Governor Doug Ducey, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Too Many Kids in Arizona Go Hungry
When kids are hungry, they struggle to learn. When kids don't learn, they struggle in life. Still, over 450,000 kids here in Arizona households are struggling with hunger. With so many families still scrambling to get back on their feet, investing in ending childhood hunger isn't just a smart investment in Arizona's future, it's the right thing to do.
I support immediate action to End Childhood Hunger.
Why is this important?
Right now, the childhood hunger problem in America is inexcusably big – affecting more than 1 in 5 children. We know that adequate food and good nutrition, particularly in a young child’s life, has a very important impact on a child’s capacity for future learning and on their lifelong economic productivity. But our leaders are not giving this problem the attention it warrants.
For decades, Republicans and Democrats have come together to support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Research shows that kids who get help from programs like SNAP do better in school and better in life.
But hunger in America is big and is getting worse as income inequality becomes more extreme. This is a trend that we need to reverse now.
We need to show our state and federal officials that Arizonans have had enough of hungry kids. It's time to end childhood hunger. Sign our pledge to show your support.