P.S. Thank you to my late Great Great Grandfather Benjamin H. Davis who was a Tuskegee Airmen, as well as my Uncle Chris who served in the United States Air Force and many others for all of your sacrifice for our country and our family 💙

#HappyVeteransDay
#ThankYouForEverything
#ServiceAndSacrifice

I truly believe a lifetime of service deserves more than gratitude; it deserves action. I am proud to be a part of an expansive bill package that lifts up our veterans by offering resources, protections and opportunities to thrive long after their service ends 🙏🏾

That's why House Dems have unveiled a more than 20 bill legislative package to support and protect MI veterans. The legislation aims to support vets in MI from various angles — from mental health & suicide prevention efforts & outreach to strengthened veterans abuse reporting protocols & much more.

Thank you to Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin for standing up for Michiganders, and holding the line for the healthcare access that we all deserve. Caving to Republicans is playing politics with our people's lives: we cannot accept that.

Also, highlighted the $270M expansion of the Rx Kids program that we fought for in the budget, which will help provide prenatal, postnatal, and infant support for Mothers with young children across Michigan 💙

#WeDeserveBetter
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe

It’s a damn shame we live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world & we don’t have a govt mandate for paid family leave.

I shared my experience & that of countless others who must choose between spending that critical time w/ their infant child or going to work just to pay bills to survive.

P.S. Please note that most food banks will ask for the following at your first visit:

1. Valid photo ID
2. Proof of residence for all members of household (bills, school paperwork, etc. with name and corresponding address)
3. Date of birth for all members of household

3. Call the Double Up Food Bucks hotline at 866-586-2796, 9a-5p, M-F. Until 12/31, the program, which matches SNAP purchases of produce, will expand access so families can build up savings on their Double Up cards. Find a participating location near you:

Here are some additional resources:
1. Dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org for free, confidential assistance & referrals to local food programs/support services.
2. Visit fbcmich.org to locate nearby food banks & learn about additional hunger relief efforts.

To comply w/ the court’s ruling on Thursday, the MI Dept of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) began sending full Nov. SNAP payments. Today’s late intervention from SCOTUS prevents the dept from finalizing all payments to MI recipients who have yet to receive their Nov. benefits.

P.S. CONGRATULATIONS to all who won and made history in their respective elections yesterday across the country and here at home. Also, thank you to those who came out, voted, used their power, and made their voices heard at the ballot box 🗳

We will be passing out free turkeys, canned goods, and more on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. So please come out, support, and help spread the word 💙

We are co-hosting our annual FREE Festifall & Turkey Giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 8th at 12pm at SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke located at 19320 Van Dyke Ave., Detroit, MI 48234 (near 7 Mile and Van Dyke).

Please note that most food banks will ask for the following 3 things at your first visit:

1. Valid photo ID
2. Proof of residence for all members of household (bills, school paperwork, etc. with name and corresponding address)
3. Date of birth for all members of household

Some food access resources:
1. Dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org for free confidential assistance & referrals to local food programs & support services.
2. Find local food banks by ZIP: www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-fi...
3. Find Free Food & Groceries
www.fbcmich.org/food-bank-ne...

P.S. As of (TODAY) Saturday, Nov. 1st, SNAP benefits are cut. Here are some screenshots of our SNAP E-newsletter. You can read the full version here: housedems.com/snap-benefit...