This  email is being sent to you by Women’s Advocacy Project, a proud partner of the Basic Needs Coalition of Central Texas, in observance of Poverty Awareness Month.

Join the Basic Needs Coalition of Central Texas on Wednesday, February 7, for the release of Travis County Food Survey:  Food for the hungriest of our citizens is not readily available across the county. The Food Survey conducted by the Basic Needs Coalition’s Food Committee reveals the gaps in food availability in Travis County and where there is sufficient food. The BNC is committed to collaborating with the faith, nonprofit, and governmental agencies that provide food to make it available to those who need it when they need it. 

WHAT: Basic Needs Coalition Food Survey Results  

WHERE: East Austin Neighborhood Center, 211 Comal 

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 7, 10 AM  

WHO: Dan Pruett, President of Meals on Wheels & More and Cynthia Colbert, Executive Director of Catholic Charities – Co-chairs of the Food Committee of the Basic Needs Coalition 

As a member of our community, you can be a part of the solution to poverty.  

Consider these opportunities: 

1. Let your Federal and State elected officials know what you think about issues regarding poverty. To be connected by telephone to the office of any U.S. House Representative or Senator, call 1-202-224-3121. To contact any state legislator, start at www.capitol.state.tx.us. 

2. Get involved by continuing to visit the BNC website at http://www.basicneeds-ctx.org, which will be updated throughout the year with information and progress on systemic solutions. Contact any of the Basic Needs Coalition partner agencies to do your part in ending poverty today.   

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