Dare to Care launches week of action against cuts to SNAP, Medicaid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Dare to Care Food Bank is asking people to voice their concerns about federal cuts.

The Louisville-based nonprofit said critical nutrition programs and Medicaid are at risk for historical cuts.

"Join us in making our voices heard as we urge our lawmakers to stop any cuts to these critical programs that support families, veterans, and people with disabilities," Dare to Care Food Bank posted on Facebook.

In May, officials with Dare to Care, Kentuckiana's largest hunger relief network, said information from Feeding America shows 186,350 people in the community are experiencing food insecurity. In the last two years, CEO Vincent James said the food bank has seen a nearly 50% increase in people relying on its resources.

Weeks after Dare to Care reported nearly two-thirds of Kentuckiana residents must choose between paying utility bills or buying food, the nonprofit said new data shows the problem is growing. Proposed federal budget cuts to nutrition programs could make it even harder.

Dare to Care is hold a Week of Action. There will be a Virtual Community Partner Chat Wednesday from 12-1:30 p.m. To learn more about the event, click here.

People are also encouraged to call their legislators on Friday. For more information, click here.

People can also sign a letter urging lawmakers to protect SNAP by clicking here.

Dare to Care has provided 22 million meals over the past year. To learn more about the nonprofit, click here.

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