Advocacy Tools

Advocate for resources to address the rising need of food insecurity in Connecticut.

Inform lawmakers about the urgency of prioritizing anti-hunger action. Browse this page to find tools to help you tell your story.

Inform lawmakers about the urgency of prioritizing anti-hunger action. 



Browse this page to find tools to help you tell your story.

Policy Agenda

Our priorities for 2026 are to sustain a stable, well-resourced food assistance network that dovetails with other programs in the state safety net to help neighbors access food, housing, and other basic needs, and to partner with the state to support the collection and interpretation of food insecurity data in Connecticut that will help inform future decision making in meeting the needs of neighbors. Read our full policy agenda here.  

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Advocacy Tools and Tips Webinar

Learn why it's important to connect with elected officials at every level of government and how you can get started speaking about your program and the importance of food access. Connecticut Foodshare Chief of Staff, Jennie Hirsch, is joined by Chris VanDeHoef, Founder & CEO,  Liam Sweeney, Principal, and Natalie Diaz, Associate, of Penn Lincoln Strategies, our Government Relations firm, to discuss advocacy objectives, tools, and tips.

Advocacy Checklist

  • Identify specific changes you want to advocate for 
  • Find relevant bills to follow
  • Educate yourself on the issue 
  • Read articles and gather data 
  • Learn more about how a bill becomes a law
  • Engage with the affected community 
  • Develop a plan to communicate your policy stance 
  • Utilize social media and community engagement 
  • Share personal stories on how the issue impact the community 
  • Identify the relationships that could help you 
  • Know who your legislators are
  • Note important legislative dates (sessions and committee meetings)