website<\/a>, texts to participants, and clinic communications.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n3. Connect lactating families to support<\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease share our\u00a0local resource directory<\/a>\u00a0so families can find other sources of support near them.\r\n\r\n4. Contact Kansas\u2019 Congressional Delegation.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTell them babies and families need immediate action to fund WIC, SNAP, and Head Start.\r\n\r\nRepresentatives<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTracey Mann (District 1)\r\n(202) 225-2715\r\n\r\nDerek Schmidt\u00a0(District 2)\r\n(202) 225-6601\r\n\r\nSharice Davids (District 3)\r\n(202) 225-2865\r\n\r\nRon Estes (District 4)\r\n(202) 225-6216\r\n\r\nSenators<\/strong>\r\n\r\nRoger Marshall\r\n(202) 224-4774\r\n\r\nJerry Moran\r\n(202) 224-6521\r\n\r\nMake it possible for Kansan parents to parent. Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition stands with our public health, nutrition, and maternal care partners in calling for immediate federal action \u2014 and for local support to fill the gaps.","excerpt":"The ongoing federal government shutdown is now one of the longest in U.S. history, and Kansan families are feeling the strain. With federal staff furloughed and critical programs paused, thousands of babies, parents, and caregivers across our state are at\u00a0risk of losing access to the basic supports that sustain health and development. What You Can Do Right Now 1. Support Local Food Pantries and Programs. SNAP normally provides 9 meals for every 1 provided by food…","permalink":"https:\/\/ksbreastfeeding.org\/families-need-our-help\/","post_time":"November 3rd 2025","categories":"Advocacy and Support","tags":"","subtitle":""}'>