Join CCUSA On April 16 Call: Farm Bill and Nutrition Assistance Programs

The Social Policy Department of Catholic Charities USA will hold a conference call on Monday, April 16th at 1:30 pm (ET) to discuss the latest legislative developments in Washington.

This month, the call will focus on the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and hunger in our nation. Lucreda Cobbs, Catholic Charities USA’s Director of Immigration and Special Populations Policy, will talk about what is happening with reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Catholic Charities positions on hunger, and the importance of strengthening the federal food assistance programs. The call will also address opportunities for action so you can help ensure our nation’s nutrition safety net. Hunger is a key issue area of Catholic Charities USA’s Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America.

When is the call? Monday, April 16th, 1:30-2:30 pm (Eastern Time).

How do I call in? Dial 1-888-428-4479 and ask for the Catholic Charities Monthly Policy Call.

Do I need to register ahead of time? No, simply dial in on April 16th.

Will there be policy calls every month? Policy conference calls will be held monthly when Congress is in session. Click here for a schedule of upcoming calls.

Can I still find out what’s happening if I miss the call? Yes! Click here for more information on Catholic Charities USA’s position on the Farm Bill. Recordings of the calls will also be posted here several days after the call. Also, be on the lookout for reports in Washington Weekly and Action Alerts from Catholic Charities USA.

Who can I contact for more information on the call? For more information, please contact Christin Driscoll, Senior Director for Policy Development and Advocacy, at cdriscoll@catholiccharitiesusa.org.