1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed 25% reduction in funding for food banks in the state budget. This decision would severely impact vulnerable families who rely on food assistance to meet basic needs. Food banks are critical in addressing food insecurity, which remains a pressing issue in our state. Reducing funding would force them to cut back services and leave thousands without access to nutritious food. Past funding cuts have shown that this leads to fewer meals for those in need. Investing in food banks is both a moral obligation and an economic necessity. Hunger affects public health, education, and productivity, creating higher costs in the long term. Every dollar spent on food assistance helps mitigate these broader societal challenges. I urge you to oppose these cuts and advocate for maintaining or increasing food bank funding to protect our communities.