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4,277,540  people   Struggle   with   hunger   in   Texas... 

...and we find this unacceptable.
The North Texas Food Bank advocates to protect and defend policies that seek to close the hunger gap at the federal, state, and local levels. Our advocacy program relies on passionate people to help us achieve our mission and fight for those who suffer from hunger. Please join us and receive advocacy updates and use your voice to fight hunger

We  need you!

"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate." 
​- Thomas Jefferson
When creating or changing policy, our elected officials must make tough decisions that may impact our ability to help close the hunger gap in North Texas. Faced with decisions that can impact millions of people, they are counting on hunger-fighters to help provide them with accurate and timely information.  
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The advocacy program at North Texas Food Bank protects our ability to help close the hunger gap through active hunger policy engagement. By connecting our partner agencies, community leaders, those with lived experiences, and our advocates we become a strong united voice to fight against hunger. 
If you'd like to learn more, please read our policy priorities or contact us at policy@ntfb.org.

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Why Advocate?

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recognizes the right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food, and the fundamental right to be free from hunger.
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At North Texas Food Bank 54% of the meals we provide access to are tied to government programs. Protecting and strengthening these programs allows North Texas Food Bank to realize our vision of a hunger-free healthy North Texas.

Click  to  view  our  policy  priorities

Including:
​The Farm Bill
Child Nutrition Re-authorization
Tax and Charitable Giving
Budget and Spending
​Food Waste
Including:
​Surplus Agriculture Act
Food Desert Initiatives
Simplifying Seniors SNAP Application Process
Increasing School Meal Participation
Protecting Nutrition Programs
For more information contact our Government Relations Director - Valerie Hawthorne, PhD at valerie.hawthorne@ntfb.org