Today is our Dad's 62nd birthday. And this year — like he has done in the past— he will walk 43 miles (as part of Monte's March) to raise awareness about hunger and raise money for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. We will join him for part of the walk to help him get to the finish line!

As you know, Dad has been passionate about ending hunger in this country; leading efforts in Washington to make sure that no one in America goes hungry. He is now working with President Biden on a White Conference on Food, Nutrition, Health and Hunger to develop a nationwide strategy to end hunger and nutrition insecurity. Needless to say, we are proud of his work.

They voted to bust open our budget with Donald Trump's tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. Now? They don't want to pay our bills.

Congress created the debt ceiling. We can abolish it, especially if it's only realistically being used for political games. Like when Republicans are daring America to default on its debt.

Sign the petition: urge Congress to eliminate the debt ceiling.

Up before dawn. Lace up my shoes. Wear a heavy coat, because it's a cold morning.

First one step, then another. Then miles more, alongside friends, neighbors, and my community.

Our cause? Hunger. Our goal? Raising awareness and small-dollar grassroots power to feed families.

The name? Monte's March. The date? November 22 and 23.

Please chip in $11 to this cause today. Monte's March is all about people-power.