Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Rep. Shontel Brown, author of the Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 (H.R. 706) to express our support for the bill.

Excerpt from the letter:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) leaves an indelible impact on approximately 40 million families each month by promoting health and nutrition for low-income households. 1 SNAP supports health outcomes by enabling families to afford nutritious meals while reducing the financial burden that food expenses can cause, allowing families to afford other necessities that promote their health and well-being.

Read the full letter here.