Susan Davis: “This holiday season, my constituents have inspired me by writing in about the importance of food aid and the SNAP…”

“This holiday season, my constituents have inspired me by writing in about the importance of food aid and the SNAP program. All of us here in Congress have the luxury of knowing that we can provide our families with healthy food; but there are so many people in our country that will go this holiday without such a blessing, and, sadly, most of those in dire need are children. In fact, 70 percent of all households that depend on SNAP are families with children. In my district, a 16-year-old girl named Maya was hospitalized last year for issues related to malnutrition. She had struggled in school and showed signs of depression. Maya's hospitalization triggered her father to apply for SNAP benefits. Having a more reliable source of food gave Maya the energy to improve her grades and help her family. She helped her family out by getting a part-time job. As we debate the farm bill, let's remember that there are children like Maya. Let's work together to protect SNAP. ____________________”