1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I urge you to fiercely defend and strengthen SNAP and stand against any proposals to weaken its funding. With grocery prices soaring, over 42 million people depend on SNAP to put food on the table. Why SNAP matters: Health benefits: SNAP boosts overall health, slashes healthcare costs, and supports our children, seniors, and disabled community members. Economic impact: Every $1 in SNAP benefits pumps up to $1.80 into our economy during downturns, keeping businesses, especially food retailers, afloat. Long-term benefits: Early access to SNAP lifts educational and economic outcomes, breaking the cycle of poverty. The impact of cuts: Slashing SNAP would skyrocket food insecurity and dump the burden on local governments, charities, and cities—they can't fill the gap. It would cripple local economies, especially in rural and low-income areas, by gutting sales in food and other retail sectors. Families with children cut from the program would lose direct certification for free school meals. Cutting SNAP is a surefire way to harm our children, seniors, and those with disabilities, hike healthcare costs, and batter local economies. We cannot let this happen. This isn't just about food—it's about our people, public health, and community strength.