The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is slated to run out of funding. Join us and urge Congress to pass a permanent extension.
Tag Archives | Congress
Pandemic extra payments for SNAP have ended
SNAP households will no longer automatically get the maximum benefit allowed through a second payment every month.
Changing Congress’s priorities to match Dr. King’s morals
In one of MLK Jr.’s most famous speeches, he described how our pursuit of economic justice can’t find footing on the path to war.
Congress spending package addresses hunger, for better and worse
Congress’ spending priorities for the coming year include a deal to cut extra monthly SNAP in exchange for a new child hunger program.
Take Action: Help stop summer hunger
Use our quick and easy form to email your members of Congress to support a new bill that would keep kids fed when school is out.
We must Build Back Better from the bottom up!
Whether Congress is able to pass the president’s historic investment in struggling Americans will be decided in the coming weeks.
How the American Rescue Plan can help end child hunger for good
We joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of PA and other community leaders at a press conference about how the American Rescue Plan will help families and children.
American Rescue Plan: What aid struggling households can expect
Pres. Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid package will deliver financial assistance to those in need. Here’s an explainer of the direct relief it contains.
Our clients need help yesterday — PA needs the American Rescue Plan
We’ve experienced a record high number of requests for assistance over the past four months. Congress must move quickly to provide real COVID relief.
Just Harvest Celebrates Long-Sought COVID Relief Bill, Additional Measures Needed
The package contains powerful public policies to help suffering American households, but pervasive hunger and poverty will likely continue.
