Washington, DC, November 10, 2026 – The National Parents Union issued the following statement in response to USDA’s proposal, which would take food assistance away from millions:
“We are setting up parents for impossible choices at a time when they are already struggling to afford groceries, housing, childcare and basic necessities. Families voted for change because they want greater economic security and relief from the rising costs of everyday life- not policies that make it even harder to make ends meet. Taking away food assistance from millions of families as utility bills skyrocket and parents struggle just to keep their heads above water is breathtakingly tone-deaf and cruel.
Parents want accountable government and responsible use of taxpayer dollars and they expect their government to understand that children need consistent access to nutritious food to learn, grow and thrive.”
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARENTS UNION
With more than 2,200 affiliated parent organizations and 2 million members in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, the National Parents Union is the united, independent voice of modern American families. We channel the power of parents into powerful policies that improve the lives of children, families and communities across the United States. https://nationalparentsunion.org/