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Congresswoman Scanlon to Hear from Chester Moms, Kids At "Moms Feel the Squeeze" Conversation Tuesday Afternoon

September 4, 2026
Early Care & Education, Health Care, Pennsylvania

Lisa Lederer, 202/371-1996

Families Will Discuss How Rising Cost of Care and Other Essentials Makes Life Unaffordable, Policies That Would Help


On Tuesday at 3:30pm, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon will join a meetup hosted by MomsRising to hear directly from Chester-area moms about how soaring costs are squeezing their families. At the lemon-themed kitchen table conversation, moms and caregivers will share personal stories about how they are feeling “squeezed” from all sides, as the cost of child care, health care, groceries, gas, back-to-school supplies and more continues to skyrocket. Families will also discuss the policies Congress should prioritize to make life more affordable. 

The event is open to the media. It will include lemonade and squeezable lemon stress balls. It is part of a series of events hosted by MomsRising and its members across the country to mobilize families to share their stories and “stop the squeeze.” 

  • WHAT: Moms Are Feeling the Squeeze Meetup 

  • WHO: U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon with MomsRising members + their children

  • WHERE: Chester, Pennsylvania cafe (RSVP for exact location)

  • WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 3:30pm-4:30pm ET

  • RSVP for Media: Email Magen Eissenstat at magen@momsrising.org

 

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MomsRising is an on-the-ground and online grassroots movement of moms and people who love them, with 3.7 million members – including more than 20,000 in Pennsylvania.