Congressional Hunger Center

"Farmer groups with a stronger gender balance in leadership are better equipped to develop their value chains and ensure that both men and women work together to foster peace within their households and sustain their livelihoods," writes Leland Fellow Chika Kondo, placed with Oxfam in Uganda . In many developing countries, women produce up to 80 percent of the food through farm work, while also being responsible for taking care of the household and children. Despite this, traditional gender roles in these societies mean women often have limited access to land, information, capital, and credit. That's where GALS comes in: a methodology that brings men and women of a household together to plan their livelihoods and address all of their needs. Chika observed GALS training in action in Uganda and reports on its transformative potential in a recent blog post for the Hunger Center. https://buff.ly/48Q6TvK

Building awareness of hunger in the U.S. includes understanding the most effective programs we have for ending hunger...as well as how those programs sometimes fall short, and how to address their limitations. Robert Campbell is VP of Policy at Feeding America, where he has had a front row seat in the evolution of USDA's Summer Food Service Program over many years. Most recently he has been involved in the passage and rollout of SUNBucks, USDA's new permanent summer EBT program. He's also a #HungerFellow alum,?and can trace his work on summer meals to his placement with Florida Impact in Tallahassee. We spoke with Robert recently about his work to keep kids fed in through summer time and beyond. "When we listen to people," says Robert, "when we hear them, when we let that sink in, when we use that to challenge the status quo, that’s when we can find transformative solutions." #hhweek #endhunger #endhungernow https://lnkd.in/eE3976Pk

In the fight against hunger, knowledge is power. This Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, we invite you to take our free, self-paced course of food insecurity in the U.S., part of our Zero Hunger Academy. The course covers the size and scope of the problem of hunger, its main causes, the most effective programs we have for addressing hunger, and more. Get signed up and start learning today! https://buff.ly/40K5i8X #hhweek #endhunger #endhungernow

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of our board of directors, Chairwoman of the Board, and Alum Council members! Longtime board member Katharine Emerson of World Food Program USA has been named as Chairwoman of the Board. “I take on this new role with determination to pay forward the legacy of my parents, who devoted their careers to public service and solving hunger, and to help nurture the next generation of leaders to solve one of our most critical global challenges,” said Emerson. “I’m honored to follow my longtime friend and mentor, Rep. Jim McGovern, and thrilled to welcome Claire Casey to the board.” Claire Casey serves as president of AARP Foundation, where she guides the strategic direction of the nation’s leading organization committed to reducing poverty for older adults. “Millions of older Americans are food insecure,” said Casey. “I am honored to contribute to this organization’s mission to develop a new generation of leaders in the movement to end hunger for everyone.” The Hunger Center also welcomes five new members to its Alum Council, including: ? Angela W. Zhang?(Emerson ‘23), Ph.D. student, University of Southern California; ? Breanna Gomillion?(Leland ’23), Advocacy Officer, Helen Keller International; ? Julian Cohen?(Zero Hunger Intern ’24), student, Brown University; ? London Dejarnette?(Zero Hunger Intern ’22), Food Programs Coordinator, Oberlin Community Services; and ? Margaux Johnson-Green Johnson Green?(Emerson ’20), Public Health Analyst, Health Resources and Services Administration. First convened in 2019, the Alum Council fosters a community of engaged alums who support the professional development of current fellows and other alums, and who remain active leaders in the movement for a food-secure world. We are grateful to our new board and council members for their service to the Hunger Center, and their support of our mission of fighting hunger by developing leaders! https://lnkd.in/exwMHHsu

How much do you know about hunger in the U.S....? To kick off Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, watch "Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Problems, Programs, and Policy." Our short video breaks down food insecurity in the U.S.—the scope of the problem, its root causes, and federal policies that combat hunger. Throughout, you'll hear first-person stories from people who have been personally affected by hunger and poverty, and have used their experience to become effective advocates. https://buff.ly/3Z7KMOb #hhaw #endhunger #endhungernow

Today is the start of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week! We're joining with partner organizations across the U.S. from November 17 to 23 to encourage everyone to take action and raise awareness about the problems of food insecurity and homelessness. Need ideas for how you can participate or share with your community? Take a look at our latest newsletter for inspiration: https://lnkd.in/eZ8peR-z] #hhweek #endhunger

?? Considering the Mickey Leland International #HungerFellowship? Check out this recording of our webinar for prospective applicants from October 9, where you'll learn about the fellowship’s structure, the kind of work you’ll do as a #hungerfellow, the training and professional development you’ll receive, timeline and details about the application and onboarding process, and more. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and all applications must be received by December 31, 2024. We hope to hear from you soon! https://lnkd.in/eWGQhgsy

?? We are proud to announce our new course tailored specifically for registered dietitians! ?? "Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Root Causes, Solutions and Results" is now available on Zero Hunger Academy and has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 3 CPEUs. Upon completion of the course, nutritionists and dietitians will better understand the populations at greatest risk for food insecurity, the root causes of hunger, and effective solutions to food insecurity. Our hope is that nutritionists and dietitians will fulfill their professional obligations while also gaining more insight into the challenges that many Americans face in accessing an affordable, healthy diet. https://lnkd.in/ewDFSmSq #dietitians #foodsecurity #cpeu

Thank you to the Governing Board members, Advisory Board members and staff from the Atlanta Community Food Bank for participating in our #EndHungerin30 Challenge throughout October. We've been delighted to hear that the Government Affairs director is going to use the policy primer to help brief people on social safety net programs and that the Education Director has used articles from the challenge in an event recently. What a great partnership with a robust organization! Huge thanks to one of our Hunger Center alums, Xavier Roberts, MPP, for helping us get connected. If your organization would like to participate as a group, reach out to Liz Pearce or any of our staff to get started. Custom courses are available, and all courses include a certificate of completion. #endhungerin30 #zerohungeracademy #onlinelearning #volunteer