Now is the time to build a relationship with your elected officials so they are ready to support these important efforts. Just like the rapport you build with your patients and clients, a relationship with your policymakers is essential to affecting change.
To locate your representatives and senators at the federal level, you can use the Find Your Member tool.
For state policymakers, the USA.gov Elected Officials page provides links and information to help you locate and contact your state and local representatives.
State Legislator Information (coming soon)
The following resources are provided courtesy of the Academy.
The following tips should help guide you through the process of setting up meetings with members of Congress in their district office. You can reach out to offices either by phone or email; however a phone contact may be more effective first step.
It is important to continue to build the relationship with your legislator whenever possible. Sending a congratulations letter after the election is a small but important way to keep communications open with your elected official.
Are you passionate about ensuring food security, promoting nutrition, and advancing health policies? Your voice can be a catalyst for change! Letters to the Editor stand as one of the most widely read segments within publications, offering you a broad platform. Letters to the Editor hold value when shaping public opinions, expressing sentiments about programs and policies, or educating the public about critical issues. They initiate crucial conversations within communities and serve as a springboard for media coverage.
