The National Anti-Hunger Organizations (NAHO) denounces the persistent structural racism that continues to plague our society. We condemn the killing of unarmed African American men and women and are deeply disturbed by the inhumane and violent death of George Floyd … Read more
Our Executive Director’s Statement on Racism and Racial Violence in America
As the Executive Director of the Congressional Hunger Center, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger by developing leaders, I must speak out about the recent incidents of violence against Black people in America, including the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, … Read more
Congressional Hunger Center’s Statement on the FY21 Budget Request
Earlier this week, the White House published its FY21 Budget Request. The Congressional Hunger Center urges Congress to reject this budget which again proposes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal safety net programs that promote and … Read more
New SNAP Rule Takes Nutrition Assistance Away From People Who Need It
The final on SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents issued by the White House will take nutrition assistance away from people who need it and make our country more vulnerable to hunger in times of recession. It will not … Read more
CHC’s Statement on 2018 Farm Bill
SNAP has long been America’s most effective and efficient anti-hunger initiative, and currently provides benefits to 41 million Americans. One of the aims of the current House version of the 2018 Farm Bill is to encourage workforce participation through changing … Read more
Congressional Hunger Center Condemns President’s FY19 Budget Request
This week the White House published its FY19 Budget Request. Much like last year’s budget request, it can only be read as an insult to poor Americans and to our country’s legacy as a leader in global anti-hunger work. Much … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center’s Statement on President Trump’s FY18 Budget
The FY 2018 budget recently released by the White House is an assault on Americans in need – and on American values. Proposed cuts to essential programs such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, TANF, EITC, and others would be devastating for … Read more
Congressional Hunger Center Urges Lawmakers to Preserve America’s Best Interests in Face of Short-Sighted Budget Proposal
The President’s proposed ‘skinny budget’ released today will make America weaker and less secure, here at home and overseas. The proposed budget functionally eliminates critical foreign assistance spending at USDA and makes dramatic cuts to the State Department. The proposal, … Read more