Over the past two years, more than 800 people have volunteered their time with the Hunger Center to learn about food insecurity, the root causes of hunger, and effective solutions throughout the U.S. through the Martin Luther King Day of … Read more
Centering Love in Advocacy: Fighting Hunger at UC Irvine
Above: 30th Class Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Kathryn Tzivanis. I believe that achieving positive change in a community requires centering love in our advocacy efforts. bell hooks in “All About Love: New Visions” explores love as a foundation for … Read more
Research and Policy Go Hand in Hand: Hunger in Washington, D.C.
Above: 30th Class Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Zhara Edwards. Having lived in and around the Greater Cleveland area in Northeast Ohio, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I came to Washington, D.C. Cleveland had been one of the … Read more
Hunger Center Welcomes New Board and Council Members and Names Katharine Emerson Chair
The Congressional Hunger Center has announced Claire Casey, President of AARP Foundation, as its newest member of its board of directors and named Katharine Emerson its new Chairwoman. Emerson fills the chairman role long occupied by Rep. James P. McGovern, … Read more
Info Session for Prospective Hunger Fellows & Zero Hunger Interns
If you’re interested in applying for the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship or the Zero Hunger Internship, we’re hosting an information session for both programs on Wednesday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Our staff will walk you through the … Read more
When We Listen to People, We Can Find Transformative Solutions
Above: Robert Campbell (Emerson ’03). In 2024 Robert was recognized by the Hunger Center with the Outstanding Alum Award for his advocacy work with Feeding America, particularly the instrumental role he has played in developing and advocating for Summer EBT. … Read more
From Land Access to Summer Meals in Chicago and Washington
Above: 30th Class Hunger Fellow Adin Burwell. My journey as a fellow began at the Chicago O’Hare Airport. I had never stepped foot in the Midwest before. As I took an Uber to my apartment in South Chicago, I looked … Read more
A Pathway to Sustainable Livelihoods and Gender Equality: GALS Methodology in Uganda
Above: Local implementing partner, Agency For Community Empowerment (AFCE), hosting Oxfam and other partners. All farmer groups under the poultry activities have been trained GALS Phase 1. Twelfth Class Leland Fellow Chika Kondo, third from left. As the iconic 70 … Read more
Leland Fellows to Share Insights and Recommendations in Online Briefing October 10
The Congressional Hunger Center invites you to attend our briefing, “Transforming Agri-Food Systems: Next Generation Perspectives from the 12th Class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows,” on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. See schedule … Read more
No One Should Be Punished for Being in Poverty
Above: 30th Class Hunger Fellow John Hoang (left) with supervisor Devin Schroeder, Senior Manager of Programs, Hunger Free Oklahoma. “It is terribly inhumane to block pathways out of poverty and oppressive debt because you didn’t need or have those pathways.” … Read more
Announcing 31st Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows
The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the members of the 31st Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows, who will serve in seven states and the District of Columbia from September, 2024 to July, 2025. These 14 passionate leaders … Read more
Take the Hunger Action Month Challenge Starting Sept. 1
September is Hunger Action Month, and the Congressional Hunger Center is launching our latest End Hunger Challenge on September 1, 2024. The Hunger Action Month course is available online, free of charge, and includes our four-part video series that identifies … Read more