Arlington, VA - Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association welcomed the passage of legislation to fund and reopen the federal government and ensure that feeding assistance programs are able to start providing benefits again. FMI Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher offered the following statement.
“We are extremely pleased that Congress has reopened the government and that federal funding of SNAP benefits will be fully restored. Reopening the government and passing the Agriculture Appropriations legislation provides clarity and food for families in need. It also ensures that for the next year, the federal hunger and food security program remains dependable for those who rely on SNAP, school meals or WIC to get through difficult times.
“We are proud of the way our retailer and supplier members stepped up during this difficult time to support their communities through a variety of food and household product donation programs, discounted pricing and enhanced funding for neighborhood organizations.”
FOR MEDIA:
- Read FMI CEO Leslie Sarasin’s new blog on how the food industry has been supporting shoppers during the government shutdown.
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