Parish Letter Writing Campaign on International Food Security and Development
July 8-9, after each Mass

Stop by the table in the Gathering Space after Mass to receive a sample letter/template, information, and supplies to write a letter to your U.S. Representative - see links below.

O'Fallon is split between two U.S. Legislative Districts, and the U.S. Representatives (Bost and Budzinski) for both districts are on the Agriculture Committee which drafts the Farm Bill (it is renewed every five years).  The Farm Bill controls, funds, and reauthorizes a variety of international food and agricultural assistance programs.  Now, as they work on their draft for the Farm Bill, is the time to make sure they know that we care about prioritizing international food aid and agricultural development to help combat hunger and malnutrition across the globe.

Parishioners who want to write letters before leaving after Mass will be provided with writing materials and an envelope.  You may also contact your U.S. Representative by phone or email on your own (the materials include a link to help you contact them that way as well).

This act of legislative advocacy is being supported and promoted by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and St. Clare's Legislative Advocacy and Social Justice Ministries.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Link for online version of the petition: https://support.crs.org/act/farm-bill

• Link for finding your elected representatives: https://www.ilcatholic.org/take-action/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fAddress