As rising food costs, persistent inflation, and an uncertain economic landscape place increased strain on young people, the Congressional Hunger Center and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation today announced a new initiative to strengthen youth leadership and advance long-term solutions to … Read more
Burundi’s school feeding program does more than nourish children’s bodies and minds. Leland fellow Tonja Rice shows how agriculture and the local economy benefit, as well.
The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the grantees of the 2025 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation backpack feeding program mini-grants. This year’s grantees include 131 projects across the U.S., representing 118 communities in 37 states plus the District of Columbia. … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is delighted to announce the next-generation leaders and partner organizations who have been selected to participate in the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship. The 21 members of the 32nd Class … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is excited to announce the launch “America’s Child Nutrition Programs,” a new online course offered through Zero Hunger Academy with the support of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. “Hunger robs children and young adults of the … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Congressional Hunger Center is now accepting applications for K-12 Food Backpack Grants, offered through the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. Grants of $1,000 will be awarded to community organizations with established backpack feeding programs. Applications will be reviewed … Read more
Behind every piece of legislation lies a complex web of relationships, negotiations, and informal decision-making that often goes far beyond what’s outlined in textbooks. In this session, participants will gain a real-world understanding of how policy change unfolds on Capitol … Read more
In an era of shifting federal priorities and reduced investment in hunger and poverty alleviation, it is more critical than ever to uplift the voices of those most impacted by these changes. Yet too often, people with lived experience of … Read more
As international development faces an unprecedented period of change—with the shutdown of USAID and defunding of many key international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)—the work of addressing global food insecurity has become more urgent and complex. In this session, interns will explore … Read more
The third Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center and Food Systems Collaborative, took place on June 17 and 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Gen Z participants and partners across the country, including the Bonner … Read more
Today, over 828 million people around the world—and more than 34 million people in the United States—face hunger and poverty every day. But why? What forces and systems have created and sustained these conditions? Join us Wednesday, June 25 for … Read more
Above, left to right: Nancy Dalton, Riani Carr, Shannon Maynard, Amanda Rives, and Derek Smith at the 2025 Hunger Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. 📸: Christine Halsey On Wednesday, June 4, leaders from the business, nonprofit, and public sectors gathered … Read more
