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1:59 PM, Oct 27, 2015
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is the worst large city in the country for child poverty, according to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank reported the federal bill that authorized the school lunch and breakfast program, as well as the summer and afterschool feeding programs, has expired. Creating access to an adequate amount of nutritious food for the Cleveland community is a priority and time is running out to pass a child nutrition bill.
The food bank is urging Congress to pass a strong child nutrition bill. It has offered instructions on how you can call on Congress to do the same:
1. Dial this toll free number, (888) 398-8702 and listen to the pre-recorded message
2. Connect to your Senator first and enter your zip code.
3. Once you are connected to your first Senator, state that you are a constituent and give your name and the town you are calling from.
4. Let them know you are calling about Child Nutrition Reauthorization and deliver this important message: Time is running out to pass a strong child nutrition bill. Too many kids in our community are not getting the nutritious food they need, and Congress can't let the opportunity to improve these programs go by. These programs have a history of strong bi-partisan support. I urge you to do your part to pass a strong child nutrition bill this year that strengthens the programs so children have the fuel they need to grow up healthy and succeed.
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