US Congress People for NM Addresses

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[Date]

 

Senator or Representative name and Address

 

 

 

Dear Senator                     , / Dear Representative                   ,

 

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as WIC – is the premier U.S. public health nutrition program for pregnant women, mothers, and children up to age 5.

 

WIC is a worthwhile investment, not only in the health and well-being of participating families, but in the health of our nation. It contributes to immense savings in health care that benefit society at large. Every dollar invested in WIC saves at least $2.48 in medical, educational, and productivity costs. 

 

WIC has typically enjoyed broad bipartisan support. But this is not something that can be taken for granted. The stakes are high. If Congress fails to appropriate enough funding for the program to meet rising demand, families could be turned away for the first time in decades. In their efforts to cut federal spending, some members of Congress have opposed funding WIC at the level needed to serve all eligible applicants. 

 

Along with a bipartisan commitment to full funding, it is also vital that Congress reduce barriers and improve access to WIC by providing electronic and telehealth options so that families can become certified and recertified for the program, conduct appointments, and receive benefit payments without burdensome in-person visits.

 

As Bread for the World celebrates 50 years of WIC— and our own 50th anniversary—we are urging you to:

1. Recommit to fully funding WIC now and in the future, so that all who apply and are eligible have access. 

2. Strengthen the program through reforms that make it easier for families to enroll in WIC and access its vital assistance

 

As a person of faith, I am moved to help and advocate for people experiencing hunger and poverty – no matter where they live. This is why I urge you to support a farm bill that builds healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your name]

[Your address]