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1 Ending Hunger by 2030 Why It's Important to Speak Out about Nutrition Programs in RESULTS International Conference

2 SNAP Cornerstone of Federal Nutrition Programs By Minerva Delgado

3 Overview

4 What is SNAP? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net costing about $76B/year. SNAP provides an electronic benefit for lowincome people to buy food at participating retailers and farmers markets. Generally, SNAP is available to U.S. citizens with incomes below 130% of the poverty line or $20,160 for family of 3.

5 How many people use SNAP? Currently, 44,931,737 people in 22,187,979 households enrolled.

6 Who uses SNAP? Almost all (90%) SNAP households contain a child under age 18, a senior over age 60 or a disabled individual Most SNAP benefits (93%) go to households below the poverty line Most SNAP participants who can, are working

7 How long do people use SNAP? Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Participation in Government Programs, : Who Gets Assistance?, Household Economic Studies, May 2015

8 What is the SNAP benefit? Average monthly benefit per household is $255 Average U.S. household spends $331 on groceries each month Households spend their SNAP benefits quickly Over ½ in first week Over ¾ by end of second week

9 Where is SNAP used? In FY15, stores redeemed $69,507,144,949 in SNAP benefits. Type of store Amount (millions) % of SNAP Dollars Super Store $32, % Supermarket $24, % Grocery/Convenience Store $11, % Farmers Market $ % All others $ 1, %

10 SNAP s Impact

11 Poverty CBPP finds SNAP benefits free up other income and lifts over 10M people out of poverty. CBPP finds SNAP lifts more children out of deep poverty than any other government assistance program. Source: Chart Book: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food on the Table, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, March 2016

12 Food Insecurity Study found food insecurity rates fall over 10% in 1 st 6 months of SNAP At high benefit levels, food purchases increase 16% in 1 st 6 months of SNAP However, in 2014, 25% of food insecure households did not receive SNAP Source: Chart Book: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food on the Table, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, March 2016

13 Hot Topics

14 Block Grants Rhetoric: Programs flexibility, states rights Reality: Spending cuts, program restrictions Example of TANF TANF funding has been cut by almost a third (32%) since 1998 % of needy families helped dropped from 68 to 23 Source: Funding for Housing, Health, and Social Services Block Grants Has Fallen Markedly Over Time, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, March 2016

15 Work Requirements 3 month time limit on SNAP for unemployed adults (18-49) not disabled or raising minor children Regardless of job search effort or availability jobs In 2016, time limits in effect in more than 40 states 22 states for 1 st time since recession Estimate 500,000-1,000,000 will lose SNAP in 2016 Source: More Than 500,000 Adults Will Lose SNAP Benefits in 2016 as Waivers Expire, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, March 2016

16 Restricting Food Items SNAP households just as or less likely to eat/drink snacks Food Category % SNAP Participants Consuming at Least Once/Day % Persons with Income Over 130% of Poverty Consuming at Least Once/Day Soft Drinks ( Regular and Sugar-Free)* Sweets Salty Snacks *Difference is not statistically significant Source: USDA, Implications of Restricting the Use of Food Stamp Benefits, 2007

17 Minerva Delgado Director of Coalitions & Advocacy

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19 Minerva Delgado Director of Coalitions & Advocacy Alliance to End Hunger

20 What is Vote to End Hunger? Goal Use the 2016 election process to make hunger, poverty and opportunity a higher political priority, so that the next President and Congress take action that will put our nation and the world on track to end hunger by Vision End hunger in the United States and around the world by 2030.

21 Steering Committee

22 Guiding Principles 1. Ending hunger in the United States and worldwide by 2030 is possible; 2. Ending hunger requires strong commitment and leadership from the U.S. government; 3. Ending hunger means fulfilling the right to food by ensuring all people at all times are able to access enough food for an active, healthy life; 4. Ending hunger is the shared responsibility of individuals, communities, the private sector, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and government; 5. Ending hunger is not a partisan issue; 6. Ending hunger requires both a strong safety net and policies that expand opportunity and reduce poverty; 7. The 2016 election provides an exceptional opportunity to make ending hunger, poverty and opportunity a higher political priority; 8. Therefore, we plan to work together to engage voters and candidates around the goal of ending hunger by 2030.

23 Getting Involved in Vote to End Hunger Sign up as an individual Sign up as an organization Ask The Question Birddog the candidates Amplify our voice through social media Attend an on-the-ground training

24 Ask The Question If elected, what will you do to end hunger, alleviate poverty, and create opportunity in the US and worldwide?

25 Advocacy Works A 1984 study showed that Presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Jimmy Carter kept their campaign promises 75 percent of the time. Also, Politifact analyzed 500 promises made by President Obama in his two presidential campaigns, finding that he has kept or tried to keep 80 percent of those promises. RESULTS Advocacy Training

26 Don t Forget about Congress RESULTS Advocacy Training

27 Find Your Members of Congress and Candidates Attend town halls, candidate forums, and debates and ask a question Schedule a face-to-face in their state/local office Other Public Appearances County/State Fairs/Parades Local events Check newspapers and visit their campaign websites for events and contact information Find schedulers and contact information for Congress at: RESULTS Advocacy Training

28 Make the Most of Town Halls PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME Research the candidates. Find out what your elected official or candidate has said about ending hunger and poverty o Websites, newspapers, Votetoendhunger.org Recruit others to go with you. Better chance of getting to ask a question if there are more of you to choose from. Prepare what you will ask ahead of time. Use the RESULTS EPIC Laser Talk format. Dress conspicuously. Wear conspicuous clothing (bright colors) but avoid shirts with writing. RESULTS Advocacy Training

29 Make the Most of Town Halls AT THE EVENT Arrive early to scope it out. Find the stage and where the microphones are. Arrive early in case they do written questions (sometimes first come, first serve). Spread out, but sit strategically. Don t sit together; decreases chances of getting called on. Sit near the front and close to any microphones. Be first, fast, high! When they start taking questions, raise your hand immediately, raise it high, and keep it up there. Hold on to the microphone. If you can, keep the microphone in your hand and don t give it up until the candidate answers (may need ask a follow-up question). RESULTS Advocacy Training

30 Make the Most of Town Halls Work the rope line. Introduce yourself and ask your question or follow up on one you already asked. Handshaking Trick: Use both hands and don t let go until you ve said your piece. Talk to staff: Swap contact information and any additional material you brought with you. o Have a one or two page, easy-to-read sheet you can leave with their staff that outlines the issues and your request or ask o Have local data and stories Work the media: Find the media to share your story and/or facts to shape the coverage of the issue RESULTS Advocacy Training

31 Make the Most of Town Halls Follow-up after the event Follow-up can be almost as important as the meeting itself It holds them accountable and helps you develop a relationship with the candidate/campaign staff Contact staffpersons who handle your issue to see what progress has been made on your request Send supplemental information, if appropriate Offer to be a resource on your issue RESULTS Advocacy Training

32 32 Make the Most of Town Halls RESULTS Advocacy Training

33 33 You can be EPIC! Use the EPIC Laser Talk to help you create a powerful message ENGAGE the listener into the conversation Identify the PROBLEM you want them to address INFORM (or ILLUSTRATE) about the solution to the problem State a clear and specific CALL TO ACTION RESULTS Advocacy Training

34 34 E = Engage Engage: Engage the listener into your conversation with a shocking statistic or by thanking them for something specific 48.1 million Americans are food insecure 1 in 5 American children are food insecure Children who live in persistent poverty are 43 percent LESS likely to go to college RESULTS Advocacy Training

35 35 P = Problem Problem: Specifically identify the problem they can address. Despite hunger being a serious problem in the U.S., few leaders in Washington are willing to address it head on. In fact, some would make the problem worse by cutting critical nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC. RESULTS Advocacy Training

36 36 I = Inform or Illustrate Inform/Illustrate: Inform the listener about the solution to the problem and/or share a story that shows what the problem or success can look like. Ideal place in your Laser Talk to share a story Stories engage us, we want to know what happens next We are also very visual stories allow us to see the issue, rather than just hear it Stories can be up to 22 times more memorable than facts and statistics alone Stories help people empathize with your cause If you don t have a story, use facts that answer your problem statement RESULTS Advocacy Training

37 37 I = Inform or Illustrate Share your hunger story Children who are persistently hungry have trouble learning and have a higher risk of chronic health problems Studies show that kids who receive nutrition assistance grow up healthier and do better in school Charities cannot do it alone - for every 20 bags of groceries given out in food assistance, 19 come from federal nutrition programs Ending hunger in America requires a strong commitment from the U.S. government RESULTS Advocacy Training

38 38 C = Call to Action Call to Action: Make a specific, targeted request of the listener in the form of a YES or NO question. In this country the richest one on Earth no person should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. That s why I am voting for the candidate who makes ending hunger and poverty a top national priority. If elected, what will you do to end hunger, alleviate poverty, and create opportunity in the U.S. and worldwide? RESULTS Advocacy Training

39 Media Advocacy Powerful tool in education and advocacy Editorial page most read section in the paper Strong media work can move decisionmakers to alter their behavior, positions, and perceptions on an issue Print media is still very influential with elected officials The Des Moines Register, April 15, 2015 Gives you the chance to educate the public about your issue Key component of building political will Reaches a much wider audience than any other medium The Des Moines Register, October 9, 2012 RESULTS Advocacy Training

40 Organizing in your Community Building political will requires people Grassroots pressure creates and sustains change Starts with simply talking to people, telling them your story and why you choose to be engaged Activities can include letter-writing, rallies, press conference, lobby meetings, media outreach whatever it takes to move your issue forward Must be ongoing! You cannot hope to create political will if you don t take action persistently and consistently RESULTS Advocacy Training

41 41 Resources RESULTS: Alliance to End Hunger: Vote to End Hunger: RESULTS Activist Toolkit: RESULTS Elected Officials page: Jos G. Linn, RESULTS Grassroots Manager, U.S. Poverty Campaigns (515) RESULTS Advocacy Training

42 "Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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