At No Kid Hungry, we believe all children and families deserve to live free from hunger and poverty. To achieve this, we need bold action from diverse leaders, including policymakers who have the power to pass meaningful legislation that removes the barriers to food access and economic mobility.
Lawmakers at all levels of our government play an important role in shaping the policies, legislation and implementation of our nation’s nutrition programs like SNAP, WIC and school and summer meals, as well as benefit programs like the expanded Child Tax Credit – all of which are vital tools in ensuring every child has access to the nutrition they need.
This year, it’s critical the candidates up for election are protecting kids and families by prioritizing the programs proven to end hunger and poverty.
Kids can't vote. But you can.
This November, millions of Americans will cast votes in national, state and local elections, affecting the administration and funding of important anti-hunger programs in every corner of the country.
From local school board members to the men and women who sit in Congress – each has the power to prioritize ending childhood hunger. And you have the power to put them there.
As you head to the polls this election year, it’s important to remember that if we want to end childhood hunger it takes strong leaders ready to take bold action!
It's time to act!
As we approach the November 5 election, here are four things to do to be prepared to vote:
- Registering to vote is easy. You can do it online in less than five minutes. (You can register to vote in Spanish, too.)
- Think you’re already a registered voter? Check your voter registration status online to be sure.
- What are the deadlines? Can I vote early? Is absentee voting available? Every state is different - check out your state’s voting rules here.
- Know before you go. Find your polling location before Election Day.