Advocacy Tools
Advocate for resources to address the rising need of food insecurity in Connecticut.
Policy Agenda
Our priority in the 2025 Legislative Session is to seek full funding of CT-NAP to provide increased resources for our partners serving neighbors across Connecticut.
Read our full policy agenda here.
CT-NAP: Advocating for Hunger Relief Resources
Thanks to your strong advocacy, the CT-NAP program received a significant increase in funding from the State of Connecticut. Approximately $3 million for the current fiscal year and $6 million for FY 27 will help us to source more food. Thank you for helping advocate to increase access to food for neighbors in need.
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Advocacy Tools and Tips Webinar
Learn why it's important to connect with elected officials at every level of government and how you can get started speaking about your program and the importance of food access. Connecticut Foodshare Chief of Staff, Jennie Hirsch, is joined by Chris VanDeHoef, Founder & CEO, Liam Sweeney, Principal, and Natalie Diaz, Associate, of Penn Lincoln Strategies, our Government Relations firm, to discuss advocacy objectives, tools, and tips.
Advocacy Checklist
- Identify specific changes you want to advocate for
- Find relevant bills to follow
- Educate yourself on the issue
- Read articles and gather data
- Learn more about how a bill becomes a law
- Engage with the affected community
- Develop a plan to communicate your policy stance
- Utilize social media and community engagement
- Share personal stories on how the issue impact the community
- Identify the relationships that could help you
- Know who your legislators are
- Note important legislative dates (sessions and committee meetings)
