NEW School Lunch Legislation

This is great proposed legislation. If you are so inclined, please
send a letter/email to your Senator and Representative. The link
below makes it really easy.

Hello,

In late September, Senator Bob Casey (D-Penn.) introduced the
National Hunger Relief Act of 2008, legislation that would help
federal nutrition programs continue to serve low-income Americans. If
passed, the bill would provide for a semi-annual reimbursement rate
adjustment for the child nutrition programs. How does this work? The
reimbursement rate is the amount of money the federal government
gives school districts for each meal that they serve. Currently, the
federal reimbursement rate for free school meals is $2.57. The
federal reimbursement rate is readjusted every July, using the most
recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food. Under Senator Casey's
bill, the reimbursement rate would be adjusted twice a year, in
January and July.

It is very easy for you to ask your Senator to support this
legislation. Just follow these steps:

Click below or copy this link into your browser to be directed to the
Legislative Action Center.

http://capwiz. com/asfsa/ issues/alert/ alertid=11343966 &PROCESS= Take+Act
ion

In the "Compose Message" section, add your own letter to the blank
white box, or use the red arrows to enter the pre-written talking
points.
Make sure to include your name in the "Your Name" box below section
where you enter your letter!
Under sender information, include your home address and zip code.
This will automatically determine who your member of Congress and
your Senators are and will send the letter to them.
Once you finish entering that information click on the "Send Message"
button.
You will then be directed to a new screen. The new screen will ask
to you to confirm your address information and approve your letter.
Congratulations! You've successfully sent an Action Alert!
Thank you for taking action on behalf of our children.

School Nutrition Association
700 S. Washington St., Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-877-8822
http://www.schoolnu trition.org
"Making the right food choices, together."