Become a Hunger-Relief Advocate!
Advocacy is critical to fighting hunger. Becoming a hunger-relief advocate offers many opportunities to weigh in on important public policy issues in Washington DC, Denver and in our community. Our advocates communicate with their legislators about hunger issues. They talk to their friends and other social contacts about the need for a solution to hunger. Many share their personal experiences with hunger. Together, we can bring about true change.
Step 1: Join the Hunger Action Center
The Hunger Action Center is an online community that brings together individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against hunger. The Hunger Action Center’s goal is to raise awareness about the reality of hunger in America and advocate for legislation that addresses the many factors that contribute to food insecurity. It is a resource to help you get informed and stay active as we advocate for legislation at the federal, state, and local level.
Step 2: Follow Current Federal Legislation and State Legislation. The Food Resource Action Center is another excellent resource.
Step 3: Call/Write Your Congressional Leaders. Learn more.
Call Congress! Ask your Members of Congress to reject any proposals to cut any type of funding to anti-hunger programs including SNAP, TEFAP, CSFP, and WIC. To complement your call, write a letter or email your Members of Congress to let them know the need, importance, and impact of anti-hunger programs. We have heard directly from Members of Congress how important and persuasive these stories can be. Be sure to send your letters to the district office of your Members of Congress or use the Hunger Action Center to write your own personal email.
U.S. Congressional Leaders
Michael Bennet U.S. Senator
Washington Office
702 Hart Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5852
Fax: 202-228-5036
Fort Collins Office
1200 South College Avenue, Suite 211
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 224-2200
Fax: (970) 224-2205
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| Mark Udall
U.S. Senator Washington Office
Hart Office Building Suite SH-328
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-5941
Fax: 202-224-6471
Coloradans, call toll-free: 877-7-MUDALL (877-768-3255)
Northeast Region Office
801 8th St. Suite 140A
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 356-5586
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Jared Polis
U.S. Representative, CD2
Washington Office 501 Cannon H.O B.
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2161
Fax: (202) 226-7840
Colorado Office 300 E. Horsetooth Rd. #103
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 226-1239
Fax: (970) 226-8597
State of Colorado Legislative Leaders
John Kefalas, State Senator - District 14
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4841
Email: john.kefalas.senate@state.co.us
Kevin Lundberg, State Senator - District 15
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4853
Email: kevin@kevinlundberg.com
Perry Buck, State Representative - District 49
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2907
Email: perrybuck49@gmail.com
Brian Delgrosso, State Representative - District 51
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2947
Email: brian@briandelgrosso.com
Joann Ginal, State Representative - District 52
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4569
Email: joann.ginal.house@state.co.us
Randy Fischer, State Representative - District 53
Office Location: 200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2917
Email: randyfischer@frii.com