From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org):
This week, Oxfam brought something exciting to the district: we’re calling it the Famine Food Truck.
The Famine Food Truck (https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23faminefoodtruck&src=typd) is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of the urgent humanitarian crisis and to inspire action. Hungry lunch-goers are in for a surprise when they go to place an order, as the truck will not be serving any food. It is a visual reminder that reckless cuts to international aid will have consequences in the real world.
As you all know, Congress took an important step this month approving $990 million in emergency funding for famine relief, which will provide immediate relief for the next few months. Unfortunately though, famines don’t end with our fiscal years, and President Trump has proposed a budget for next year that would drastically cut both humanitarian and development assistance.
We are continuing to urge Congress to support a strong, fully-funded FY18 International Affairs budget at $60 billion to ensure the essential programs that help lift people out of poverty and respond to humanitarian needs can continue.
View photos of the truck in action at https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23faminefoodtruck&src=typd and then join us in promoting the truck on social media, by sharing the following with your networks:
- Less than 1% of America’s budget is spent on life saving aid. Will you help protect it? Text “FAMINE TRUCK” to 97779 to learn more
- @POTUS is proposing massive cuts to anti-hunger programs while millions are facing famine: oxfamamerica.org/faminefoodtruck
And to learn more, check out this article in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/foreign-aid-under-the-ax-in-state-department-budget-proposal/2017/05/23/55bc0600-3f15-11e7-adba-394ee67a7582_story.html
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