
Share your opinion. Write a letter to the editor.
With the November 17th release of the latest food insecurity numbers from USDA, we know that more than 36.2 million Americans struggled against hunger in 2007. But, we also know that 2008 is bringing even tougher times. Take this opportunity to send a letter to the editor at your local paper.
We have included a sample letter to the editor, but you may wish to customize it with the following points.
You may wish to include the latest hunger rates for your state. Click here for FRAC's press release and state charts.
Also, you may wish to add a line about rising need. Click here for the August 2008 SNAP/Food Stamp participation rates. Use the August 2007 - August 2008 charts to show the increase over the past year.
We've made it easy for you to contact your local newspaper with your views, but editors want to hear from you in your own words.