At least the Grinch stopped at Christmas.
Donald Trump and Republicans, on the other hand, will make PA families go hungry year round. Just before the holidays, they’re rolling out plans to cut nutritional assistance for millions, including at least 75,000 PA families.
President Trump’s proposed #SNAP rules could leave 3.7 million Americans hungry – largely children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) December 4, 2019
We are the richest nation on Earth. There is no reason we can’t afford to feed our Nation’s most vulnerable.
Supporting local anti-hunger organizations (like the ones below) is the most direct way to minimize the pain caused by Republicans’ depraved war on low-income families.
Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Food for Families
2201 Union Street, Altoona, PA 16601
Lehigh Valley & Berks County
Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley
6969 Silver Crest Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Helping Harvest
117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA 19608
Northeast Pennsylvania
H & J Weinberg NEPA Regional Food Bank
185 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640
Northwest Pennsylvania
Second Harvest Food Bank
1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501
Philadelphia & Southeast Pennsylvania
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Pittsburgh & Southwest Pennsylvania
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Westmoreland County Food Bank
1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110
100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626
Western Pennsylvania
Community Food Warehouse
109 S. Sharpsville Ave. Suite A, Sharon, PA 16146
Well it appears the Grinch is back.
— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) December 9, 2019
President Trump’s cuts to food assistance will hurt our state’s most vulnerable residents.
This holiday season, consider donating extra food or your time to your local food pantry: https://t.co/couDR1LVIe.https://t.co/HgC2pUwAjJ
Most of these organizations are in need of financial gifts and new volunteers year round. They may also need food donations. Take a look at the list below before filling a donation box from your home pantry!
BREAKFAST FOODS
Cold, Dry Cereal (Single-Serve Boxes)
Shelf-Stable Milk & Milk Substitutes
Instant Oatmeal & Hot Cereals
Nuts, Seeds, and Granola
Peanut Butter
LUNCHES & DINNERS
Canned Soups & Stews
Whole Grain Pasta (16 oz. Boxes)
Low-Sodium Pasta Sauce
Brown Rice
Canned Tuna in Water
Canned Chicken in Water
Canned Beans
Canned, Diced Tomatoes
Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable Stock
Peanut Butter
Local Honey
SNACK FOODS
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Unsalted Nuts
Unsalted Seeds
Whole Grain Snack Bars
Single-Serve Cracker & Cookie Packets
Even in this season of giving, Republicans are continuing to take from the vulnerable to fund their tax break bonanza for the ultra-rich.
It’s up to everyday Pennsylvanians like us to do the right thing and fight back directly at home. Visit FeedingAmerica.org for more information on how you can join the war on hunger.
Happy Holidays,
The PA Democrats’ Action Team