Tagged ‘Field’
Emerson Fellows pose for a photo at Rayburn House Office Building The 25th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows gathered at Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday, February 28, to present their findings from their six months spent working to … Read more
The capital of Massachusetts and the cultural and economic hub of New England, Boston hovers near the top of the list of America’s most expensive cities, driven in part by an expanding tech industry. Increasing costs of living bring increased … Read more
Despite its expanding automotive and aerospace industries and the richness of its agricultural resources, the state of Alabama faces stubborn challenges of poverty, hunger, and inequality. The overall rate of food insecurity in Alabama is 16.5%, with the central and … Read more
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are the most populous cities in the state of Minnesota and combined form the third-largest metropolitan area in the American Midwest. Kiese Hansen and Davis Chhoa are the latest Emerson Hunger Fellows … Read more
At the southernmost tip of West Virginia, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, is McDowell County. Once dubbed “the heart of America’s coal bin,” the decline of the mining industry in the area has led to a pervasive economic downturn and … Read more
Members of the 25th Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows outside the Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal in New Orleans, October 2018. In October 2018, the 25th Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows traveled to … Read more
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona serves an area of five counties in Southern Arizona, including Pima County and its seat, Tucson. Established in 1975, the Food Bank has expanded to seven locations and distributes 65,000 meals daily. Beyond … Read more
Kingston is a small, historic New England village in southern Rhode Island, as well as the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. It’s also the home of the URI Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free … Read more
South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has been ravaged by ongoing civil conflict, drought, and crop failures since its independence from Sudan in 2011. An influx of humanitarian assistance was rushed to the country following a declaration of famine in … Read more
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America, as well as one of the most impoverished. The population of Guatemala is growing, driving up demand for food; meanwhile, climate change threatens future harvests, creating risk for shortages and crises. … Read more
Two-thirds of the population of Guatemala, or nearly 11 million people, live on less than $2.00 US per day, and the nation experiences the highest rate of childhood stunting in Latin America. Facing such a marked lack of economic opportunity, … Read more
Malawi is a landlocked nation in southeastern Africa and home to an estimated 17 million people. Environmental disasters, including floods, droughts, and the recent infestation of Fall Armyworm, are ruinous to smallholder farmers, who make up four-fifths of the country’s … Read more
