Why Advocate?
One of the most powerful assets that any community has in the fight against hunger and poverty is its own voice...it’s your voice!
Our advocacy work helps connect community voices, issues and stories to elected officials and public policy-makers in the fight against hunger and poverty. The decisions of our elected officials and the policies they implement can either help or hinder the ability of our neighbors to overcome hunger and access the resources they need to strengthen their families. Share your story, add your voice to the conversation, and join us as we advocate for hungry families and individuals across metro Atlanta and north Georgia!
For more information on hunger and poverty advocacy, contact ACFB Advocacy at advocacy@acfb.org or 404.892.FEED (3333) x1211.
ACFB makes it easy to be an advocate for those struggling with hunger and poverty. Just choose an action step below to get started.
Sign up for action alerts.
Sign up to receive email alerts about public policy issues related to fighting hunger and poverty.
Contact your representatives.
It really is okay to call their offices or send an email and tell them your views on a particular issue. They will get the message and they do pay attention when they receive messages. No matter what side of an issue you support, you should always assume that the folks on the other side aren’t being shy about sharing their views. You should do the same! Find your local elected official.
Sign a petition, write a letter to the editor, or speak at a town hall forum.
It’s not enough to feel strongly about an issue – if you want to truly play a role in the outcome, it’s important to speak up and share your concerns.
Be an Advocacy Champion!
We are looking for people who are interested in diving a little deeper in our advocacy efforts. Working together on public policy issues, we can improve the lives of low-income Georgians and make our state a better place to live. Learn what it takes to become an ACFB Advocacy Champion.
Schedule a Hunger 101 session.
Participating in one of ACFB’s Hunger 101 sessions is a great way for you and your group to gain greater knowledge on the issues of hunger and poverty.
Click here to see our 2012-2013 Advocacy Agenda.
Learn more about The Farm Bill, which decides the amount of federal dollars going to support nutrition assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
