Wednesday, April 22
to Boost SNAP Benefits in Next COVID-19 Package
On Wednesday, April 22, join the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and other national allies and advocates across the country in a National Day of Action urging Congress and the Administration to enact SNAP benefit boosts in the next COVID-19 relief package. Recent reports indicate that the next package would include assistance for businesses and healthcare efforts, but not SNAP — we must insist that individuals and families need immediate relief, too.
Contact your Senators and Representatives (call, email, tag on social media) and urge them to include SNAP in the next COVID-19 package. Include the White House in your Tweets and outreach.
The next COVID-19 relief bill must include the following SNAP priorities:
- boost SNAP maximum benefits by 15 percent
- increase the minimum SNAP benefit from $16 to $30
- suspend all SNAP administrative rules that would terminate or cut benefits.
These temporary provisions must continue until the economy improves. The provisions will not only help households put food on the table during this crisis, but will also help to stimulate the economy.
Get vocal on social: Join FRAC and other partners for a Twitterstorm this Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT as part of the Day of Action. Social Media toolkit here.