“Communities across the city will remember, resist, and rise together.” On October 28th, you have a chance to assemble and march over the Brooklyn Bridge, and then rally at the Alfred E. Smith Houses in Manhattan. More details here.
Sandy 5 March for Awareness and Remembrance Rally
“Five years ago, Long Island was devastated by Superstorm Sandy, with many families and communities still recovering from the impact. Join us on October 29, as we honor their suffering and call on Governor Andrew Cuomo and other elected officials to take bold action against climate change.” – Food and Water Watch Team
Take Action on the fifth anniversary of Sandy and assemble with Food and Water Watch at the Venetian Shores for a vigil and walking tour of the surrounding neighborhood, followed by a rally.
When: Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at 2 p.m.
Where: Venetian Shores Park, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Protect Snap Program From Budget Cuts
“The Senate is set to vote as early as this week on a budget recommendation that could strip billions in funding from vital safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. The Senate budget cuts could be similar to plans by Trump and the House that would cut SNAP by at least $140 billion over ten years. A budget like this would force millions of hungry low-income children, seniors, military families, and veterans to struggle even harder to put food on the table in order for the richest to get even richer. This is just wrong.
One way to create a healthier food environment for low-income residents of our inner cities and “food deserts” is to increase the amount of SNAP dollars being spent at farmers’ markets – and doing so has the added advantage of also benefitting local farmers and the local economy.
Earlier this month, thousands of dedicated FPA supporters spoke out to demand that the U.S. House protect funding for SNAP, and we need to hear from you once again in full force to help us stop this budget from moving forward in the Senate.” – Food Policy Action Center
Share and Spread the Message of Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth seeks to “create a system that benefits everyone.” Focused on resisting destructive corporate policy and advocating for higher standards against pollution, their aim is that everyone have equal opportunity to enjoy nature’s bounty.
Visit their Take Action Center here to find and further the movement you care most strongly about, whether it be the bees or Trump’s big oil cronies! Together our voice can make a difference.
Support Environmental Working Group
Do you know what’s in your tap water? What about your shampoo? What’s lurking in the cleaners underneath your sink? What pesticides are on your food? How about the farms, fracking wells and factories in your local area? What are GMOs? What do they do to our land and water? More than two decades ago EWG set out to answer these questions, and more, and to empower you to get to know your environment and protect your health.
“EWG’s groundbreaking research has changed the debate over environmental health. From households to Capitol Hill, EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers has worked tirelessly to make sure someone is standing up for public health when government and industry won’t.” Visit online here for more information and ways to donate.
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