TAKE ACTION! Emails are Good but Phone Calls are Best!

Hunger is a policy choice.

The Big Ugly Bill already made the largest SNAP cut in history—eliminating assistance for millions. Now, during the shutdown, nearly 40 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities, are set to lose access to food when funding runs out on Nov. 1.

President Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins are withholding funds for political leverage. Nearly two-thirds of unmet need is in SNAP’s contingency fund—resources that must be released by law when regular funds run short. The remainder could come from other USDA accounts, as done previously to pay troops.

If leadership refuses to act, one in six West Virginia residents, will lose critical food assistance. Grocery stores and food pantries will also bear serious consequences.

• US Senator Shelley Moore Capito: (202) 224-6472
• US Senator Jim Justice: (202) 224-3954
• 2nd District US House of Representative Riley Moore: (202) 225-2711   
• 1st District US House of Representative Carol Miller: (202) 225-3452

Sample call script:

My name is [NAME] and I live in [TOWN/CITY]. Denying food to families isn’t leadership — it’s cruelty.

Nearly two-thirds of the funds needed for the November SNAP accounts are available in SNAP’s contingency fund that must be used when regular funding for SNAP runs short.

The Administration must immediately release contingency funds, as required by SNAP law, to ensure families can eat next month. Secretary Rollins can find the rest in the USDA accounts. If troops are paid, SNAP can be too!

[Add any personal experience with hunger or food stamps]

Publicly call on Secretary Rollins and President Trump—demand they fund SNAP now!

Your swift action will keep food on West Virginia tables and affirm our shared commitment to dignity and well-being for all.

Op Eds and Letters to the Editor are also vital! If you are willing to write one or need assistance, please contact Mindy at mindy@wvcag.org.