Dare to Care Launches “Week of Advocacy” to Protect SNAP and Medicaid

Dare to Care launches “Week of Advocacy” to protect SNAP and Medicaid

Proposed federal cuts threaten food security for Kentuckiana families

LOUISVILLE, KY – In response to proposed federal budget cuts that could deprive Americans of billions of meals nationwide, Dare to Care Food Bank is launching a “Week of Advocacy”, urging the community to take action to protect critical nutrition and health programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

The House of Representatives recently passed a budget reconciliation bill that could remove an average of 9.5 billion meals from American households each year by weakening access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed by the Senate, the bill would also jeopardize healthcare access by shifting financial responsibility to states—putting added pressure on already strained local resources.

“Families, seniors, and veterans in our community work hard every day to build better lives— but they need a strong foundation to succeed,” said Vincent James, CEO of Dare to Care. “Access to food and healthcare is that foundation. We’re calling on our community to raise their voices and help protect these essential programs.”

Dare to Care’s Week of Advocacy – Schedule of Events

  • June 16 – Virtual Chat for Volunteers and Donors (Discussion on federal cuts and local impact)
  • June 17 – Advocacy Webpage Launch (Resources and tools to contact legislators)
  • June 18 – Virtual Community & Partner Chat (Open forum on how cuts affect food pantries and families)
  • June 19 – OFFICES CLOSED (Observing Juneteenth)

 

  • June 20 – Phone-A-Thon (Community members encouraged to call Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and House Representatives)

Throughout the week, Dare to Care will also run a #SelfiesForSNAP social media campaign, urging supporters to share messages of support and directly contact their Senators.

“Kentucky simply cannot absorb the blow of shifting SNAP and Medicaid costs to the state level,” James added. “These federal programs work because they respond quickly and equitably to need—cutting them does not reduce hunger; it makes recovery harder.”

The Senate is expected to vote the week of June 23 with final approval by both Houses by July 4, 2025. Dare to Care encourages all community members to act now by visiting www.daretocare.org/advocacy for more information and to make their voices heard.

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