What’s at Stake?
Congress is preparing a budget reconciliation bill that will cut billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. SNAP provides direct assistance for our neighbors in need to purchase food for themselves and their families. Medicaid provides health coverage for people living with low-income. Cuts to these programs will take food off the table and medical care away from Long Islanders most in need. Our children, grandparents, veterans, and neighbors will all be impacted.
Your Voice Can Make a Difference!
Congress is narrowly divided in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Your voice matters now more than ever! Only a handful of Representatives and Senators are needed to sway the vote.
Take Action Now – Call Your Senators!
Dial: 1-800-708-8229 You’ll be connected to a service that will automatically patch you through to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Office and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Office.
You’ll hear this message when you dial:
- Thanks for taking action to urge your senators to not take food and health care from children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. In a moment, you’ll be connected to your Senator’s Office. When someone answers, please tell them your name, the town/city you are from and that you’re a constituent.
- Urge the Senator to vote NO on cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in a budget reconciliation bill that would hurt children, seniors and people with disabilities in New York.
- If no one answers, leave a voicemail. Once you’re done, hang up and dial back to be connected to your other Senator.
Contact Your Representative:
Quickly send an email directly to your representatives!
Spread the Word:
Share this page on social media to encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to join this important cause. Every call counts; we’re all in this together!
Act Now – Don’t Let Congress Take Food and Health Care from our community’s most vulnerable.
Give to the Hunger Relief Action Fund:
Right now, Island Harvest Food Bank is facing a serious challenge.
Federal funding cuts have already impacted our distribution of food assistance. That means more of our neighbors—working families, grandparents, veterans, and kids—are at risk of going hungry. Your urgent gift to the Hunger Relief Action Fund will help us continue delivering essential food services and support across Long Island.
Every $1 helps provide 2 meals!
