Meghan Mack (Former Staff)
Meghan Mack is the Vice President for Nutrition, Housing and State Partnerships at First Focus Campaign for Children. In this position, Ms. Mack’s portfolio is heavily focused on federal investment in economic supports, such as housing and nutrition assistance. In addition, Meghan works closely with the First Focus Campaign for Children state partners to assist and coordinate the state partners’ advocacy and legislative efforts on multiple issues that include, but are not limited to, child health, nutrition, family economics, and tax and budget policy.
Prior to joining First Focus Campaign for Children, Ms. Mack served as a Legislative Correspondent and Scheduler to Congresswoman Betty McCollum, who represents St. Paul, Minnesota. While working for Congresswoman McCollum, Ms. Mack’s portfolio included education, arts and humanities, immigration, and foreign affairs. In her most recent position as Scheduler, she worked closely to brief the Congresswoman and senior staff on day-to-day operations, and assisted with strategic planning and priorities for the office.
Ms. Mack is a native of Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science. Ms. Mack’s commitment to children goes beyond her work at First Focus Campaign for Children in her work as a volunteer with philanthropic organizations in the Washington, DC area. Since moving to Washington she has worked most closely with Horton’s Kids, an organization that supplies mentorship, education and health assistance to some of DC’s most disadvantaged children.
Champions for Children 2014
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | September 30, 2014 |
The First Focus Campaign for Children places a priority on supporting legislators who stand by our nation’s children. This ad recognizing our 2014 Champions …
U.S. House Stop Child Summer Hunger Act Endorsement
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | August 7, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter in support of the House of Representatives version of the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act, which …
2015 Ag Appropriations House Floor
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | June 10, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter the U.S. House of Representatives on June 10, 2014. The letter asks that Members reject efforts to use the appropriations process to change or weaken federal child nutrition programs.
Nutrition 2015 Funding to House Full Appropriations Committee
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | May 28, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, & Related Agencies on May 28, 2014. This letter asks that Members reject efforts to use the appropriations process to change or weaken federal child nutrition programs.
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act Endorsement
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | May 21, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senator Patty Murray in support of her new legislation, the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act. While some children are able to access the United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program there are many barriers that prevent children from participating in summer programs. The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act would be an important tool to help reduce child hunger during school breaks.
Nutrition 2015 Funding to House Appropriations Committee
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | May 20, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, & Related Agencies, & Related Agencies on May 20, 2014. This letter urges lawmakers to fully fund child nutrition programs inclduing the School Meals Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) FY2015 Appropriations
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | May 14, 2014 |
First Focus Campaign for Children joined national partners to send a letter to the United States Senate and House appropriators on May 14, 2014. The letter urges lawmakers to fully fund the WIC program and asks that Congress protect the scientific integrity of the WIC food package.
To Federal Leaders regarding Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Package
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | May 14, 2014 |
On March 21, 2014 First Focus Campaign for Children joined national partners to send letters to Congressional leaders and Secretary Tom Vilsack of the United States Department of Agriculture regarding the WIC food package and the release of the Final Rule on Revisions to the WIC Food Packages.
Farm Bill Conference
Cara Baldari, Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | November 13, 2013 |
Over 35 national organizations representing the children’s community sent a letter to members of the Farm Bill conference committee to stress the importance of nutrition assistance programs to children in the U.S. and urged members to work together as negotiations move forward to reject any cuts to nutrition assistance programs and safeguard the programs’ current levels of benefits, eligibility, and essential services.
House SNAP Bill Floor
Meghan Mack (Former Staff) | September 19, 2013 |
The First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reject cuts to child nutrition. The House “Farm Bill” would make deep cuts to several critical anti-hunger and childhood obesity initiatives.