Feeding America's policy priorities include a bipartisan farm bill that strengthens federal nutrition programs, full funding for nutrition programs in fiscal year 2026 appropriations legislation, and additional USDA food purchases for TEFAP and other programs.

In mid-March 2025, Congress passed, and the president signed, a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, averting a shutdown over the weekend. The bill largely maintains nutrition program funding.

Congress now has until September 30, 2025, to pass fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills or another continuing resolution, otherwise, the government will shut down on October 1, 2025.

Feeding America is calling on Congress to fully fund TEFAP storage and distribution at $100 million and provide $15 million for the TEFAP Rural Infrastructure Grant Program in fiscal year 2026 (FY26) appropriations legislation.

If you want to join us in advocating, here are a few ways you can help:

• Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the importance of funding programs that meet the needs of our neighbors facing food insecurity.
• Contact your State Representatives and Senators about supporting state funding for programs that fight food insecurity.
• Contact your Congressperson about supporting Feeding America’s policy priorities as listed above.