The less than anticipated increase in food prices may allow the program to serve the same number of women and children in 1999. The challenge for the charitable community to fill the needs of the ever increasing number of hungry people that come to us for assistance is now even more formidable. Programs that serve people in need are consistently under attack. Many of them work very well. The only way they will be available to serve the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers is if our elected officials know they are important to their constituents.
Advocacy is a constant commitment.