5th District Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is now Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.  Hayes says SNAP benefits were a lifesaver for her as she worked multiple low wage jobs while attending school and raising her young family. As a teacher in a Title I school district, 100% of students received free and reduced price lunch.  Hayes notes that she takes on this position amidst a national hunger crisis.  She has been working to ensure all children have access to healthy school meals, bolster SNAP, and eradicate hunger.  Hayes added that she's pleased to carry on the work of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, a tireless champion of anti-hunger policy and architect of the SNAP for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.