Nutrition assistance

“I’ll work to strengthen the safety net programs that keep people afloat, like SNAP and WIC, so kids don’t go hungry and seniors can afford groceries.”

“Sarah took her ministry out into the world as the Coordinator of Interfaith Engagement for the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network. As a nonprofit leader, she champions initiatives addressing food insecurity and fosters collaboration across diverse religious communities.”

“Cyril will protect Medicaid and Medicare, lower drug costs, and expand mental-health care while tackling hunger through SNAP and farm-to-school programs—so families never have to choose between health and food.”

“Fight hunger as a health issue by defending SNAP, expanding farm-to-school programs, and making fresh food affordable.”

“Under Cyril’s leadership, High Point transformed from one of the worst-ranked areas for food hardship to a 2024 All-America City Award winner for tackling hunger.”

“I believe everyone deserves the basics of a good life: healthy food, a safe place to live, quality healthcare, a strong education, and access to the tools needed to participate in the modern world.”

“He passed legislation to help families with housing costs and ensured families in need could afford groceries.”

“Universal Basic Guarantees: Medicare for All, Housing, Food and Water, Free Transit, High-Speed Internet, Childcare, Income, Jobs”

“Scott believes that in a country as wealthy as America, no one should go hungry.”

“Protect SNAP & Social Security”

“I know how critical these programs and programs like SNAP are, and I’ll oppose any cuts to them.”

“Fight hunger as a health issue by defending SNAP, expanding farm-to-school programs, and making fresh food affordable.”

“While this overdue Senate proposal contains some good provisions, it misses key priorities for southern Minnesota, including year-round E15, measures to lower input costs, and full funding for conservation and nutrition programs”

“In the State Senate, I protected Michigan from the harshest cuts by restoring funding to Medicaid and SNAP, and enshrined Obamacare in state law when it was under attack in Washington.”

“Protect and Expand Access to Food Security Programs: Four in five Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households include a child, an elderly individual, or a person with a disability. Overall, more than 65% of SNAP participants are in families with children. SNAP is essential to protecting our nation’s most vulnerable.”

“I’ll work to strengthen the safety net programs that keep people afloat, like SNAP and WIC, so kids don’t go hungry and seniors can afford groceries.”

“So we got involved with a small group of women who were advocating for change, to make school work qualify for food assistance.”

“Fighting Grocery Inflation: Strengthening food supply chains, expanding SNAP benefits, and cracking down on corporate price gouging to lower grocery costs.”

“Protect and Expand Access to Food Security Programs: Four in five Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households include a child, an elderly individual, or a person with a disability. Overall, more than 65% of SNAP participants are in families with children. SNAP is essential to protecting our nation’s most vulnerable.”

“He's authored multiple laws expanding CalFresh access and produce affordability in California, and he'll bring that same track record to Congress”

“Carbon is also disproportionately affected by Mackenzie’s vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill to gut Medicaid and SNAP. I’ll work to repeal it and bring those dollars back.”

“It also means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans benefits, and undoing the recent cuts to Medicaid (Medical Assistance) and SNAP.”

“In the State Senate, I protected Michigan from the harshest cuts by restoring funding to Medicaid and SNAP, and enshrined Obamacare in state law when it was under attack in Washington.”

“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”

“Authored laws making it easier for families to use LINK (SNAP) benefits at farmers markets.”

“Introduced legislation that became law establishing the Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program Act, which helps people use their LINK cards (Food Stamps) at Farmers’ Markets (Public Act 096-1088)”

“Fight hunger as a health issue by defending SNAP, expanding farm-to-school programs, and making fresh food affordable.”

“We also need to expand connections between our agricultural producers and government programs like SNAP and meal programs that use the best products in the world to feed those who need it most.”

“Ford, joined by Congressman Davis, urged Speaker Johnson to immediately restore full federal funding for health, housing, and nutrition programs — and to work with Democrats to protect critical benefits during any future budget impasse. Ford also called for permanent safeguards to ensure that vulnerable communities are never again used as leverage in partisan fights.”

“In the wealthiest country in the world, over 44 million people struggle with hunger, and our food system is increasingly controlled by monopolistic corporations that prioritize profits over public health. Agencies like the FDA and USDA have been systematically underfunded and undermined by industry influence. We need to reinvest in these institutions, free them from corporate capture, and enforce stronger regulations on labeling, food safety, and marketing, especially to children. A just food system focuses on feeding the people, not turning a profit.”

“We must have a fair economy and that starts with a fair tax code. I don’t believe we should be giving billionaires tax cuts at a time when we are debating whether vulnerable children should have food provided by SNAP benefits. We need a tax code which empowers the middle class and raises people from poverty into the middle class.”