[Put letter on your organizational letterhead]

[Legislator's Full Name]

[Legislator's Address]

[Date]

Dear Senator / Representative [Legislator's last name],

[First Paragraph: Give your name, the name of your agency, and its location. Mention if you are personally a constituent of the legislator, or have any connection to him/her.]

[Second Paragraph: Briefly describe your program. How many people do you feed? Are you seeing any increased demand? What about children? Tell a heartfelt story, if you have one. Keep it brief.]

I'm writing today to ask you to support SB_____ filed by Senator __________. [Describe how this bill will help your agency. Mention that you are a constituent and live in Sonoma County, and that the Redwood Empire Food Bank is an efficient way to address hunger and obesity in your community]

[Fifth paragraph: Explain how nutritious food will really make a difference for hunger and obesity in your community. Thank them on behalf of yourself and your community.]

Respectfully,

[Your signature]

[Your name & title]

[Your organization]