Advocate for Second Harvest Food Bank

JOIN US FOR OUR COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS!

Second Harvest is a non-partisan organization, but we do advocate for policies affecting the neighbors we serve.

You're invited to participate in a community roundtable discussion hosted by Second Harvest to discuss the rising need for emergency food assistance and the state of the local food system. The continued high cost of living, and especially food, has affected every community member, but some are impacted more than others.

We have statistics and data on food insecurity, but what we don’t know is what’s happening in your neighborhood. That is why we are reaching out to you - to listen, explore and learn what you are seeing and experiencing.

Come to our Spring Community Conversations Focusing On Senior Issues

Norwalk Enrichment Center  April 6 - 10 AM to 11:30 AM (325 Shady Ln Dr, Norwalk)

Erie County Senior Center  April 10 - 11 AM to 1 PM (620 E Water St, Sandusky)

Lorain County Office on Aging  May 5 - 11 AM to 1 PM - next door at the Sustainability Learning Center (538 South Abbe Rd., Elyria) 

Willard Enrichment Center  May 6 - 11 AM to 1 PM  (315 E Tiffin St) 

Kettle Run Senior Community  May 18, 11AM-1PM (1780 Whetstone St, Bucyrus)

Reach out to Kimberly Hazelgrove at 440-444-0717 or email advocacy@secondharvestfoodbank.org for information on the next roundtable in your county.


Hunger Advocacy

You can make a difference by speaking up and speaking out against hunger and its root causes. By making a call or sending an email to your elected officials telling them to make food access a priority, you can impact change.

At The Federal Level: Farm Bill

SUPPORT: An increase to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

PROTECT: Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP)

REAUTHORIZE: Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Learn more at Feeding America and sign online letters of support for these programs HERE!

ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES: Child Tax Credit Expansion Will Help Working Families Put Food on the Table

The Child Tax Credit expansion legislation pending in Congress would allow the return of the refundable monthly payments. This critical tool significantly reduced the rates of child poverty during the pandemic. Once again, our country can do what has been proven to help alleviate the strain on families and improve their economic circumstances. Second Harvest calls on the Senate to pass the expansion of the Child Tax Credit included in the bipartisan tax legislation as soon as possible.

Senator Moreno and Senator Husted need to hear from you. Contact them today. Find Your Elected Officials

At the State Level: Ohio Biennial Budget

SUPPORT: Increased funding for Ohio Food Banks. Act Now

ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES: Senior SNAP benefits

Ask Ohio’s House and Senate to support a $50 SNAP minimum for all Seniors in Ohio to ensure they have adequate resources to purchase food for themselves. 

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Your voice across social media lifts our messages, shows legislative priorities and ensures our neighbors know how to access the food they need to thrive. Please like and follow our pages for the latest news and advocacy efforts.

Additional Resources and Partner Information:

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Second Harvest Advocacy Team

JOIN THE SECOND HARVEST ARISE ADVOCACY TEAM

Advocacy can seem intimidating. Through our advocacy program ARISE, we can help make it simple so that together, we can make positive change in the lives of our neighbors. Whether attending a local meeting, writing a letter, sending an email, making a phone call, or sharing something on social media, each action helps us meet our goal of alleviating hunger in our region.

Be a hunger champion and join ARISE today.

YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE MATTERS

If you have been personally affected by hunger, we want you to tell your story. Our elected officials and policy makers must what our communities face and how best to help.


Sign-up for a Poverty Simulation

To help schools, businesses and the public develop a deeper understanding of the challenges lower-income populations face in everyday life, Second Harvest offers Poverty Simulations. To schedule or learn more about this impactful interactive exercise, contact our advocacy team at advocacy@secondharvestfoodbank.org or call (440) 444-0717.

SECOND HARVEST IS HERE TO HELP

Help those affected access our network to receive emergency food assistance.  Visit FreshTrak to find a location or call Second Harvest Food Bank at 440-960-2265.