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Which Opportunity is Right For Me?

December 7, 2023Emerson, Updates, Zero Hunger

Part of being an effective leader is learning how to use your unique skills to create change as only you know how. Helping our participants develop a sense of how they can best contribute to the movement to end hunger … Read more

Zero Hunger Academy Drives Student Engagement in Anti-Hunger Advocacy

November 20, 2023Academy, Updates, Zero Hunger

Above: Anderson Hall, Maryville College. Photo: Brian Stansberry. When the Hunger Center created Zero Hunger Academy five years ago, one of the key audiences was college students and young adults. The concept was simple – offer free resources in an … Read more

Gen Z Leaders Learn Advocacy, Share Experiences on Capitol Hill

August 4, 2023Policy, Updates, Zero Hunger

Above: Zero Hunger Interns during a break at advocacy training at the office of Bread for the World in Washington, D.C. The Hunger Center, Bread for the World, and Food Recovery Network collaborated for a joint training and Capitol Hill … Read more

Zero Hunger Intern Presentations — July 26, 2023

July 5, 2023Academy, Updates, Zero Hunger

Join us online July 26 at 11 a.m. EDT as the 2023 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars conclude with final presentations from this year’s class of Zero Hunger Interns. The interns will share research focused on a hunger-related issue of their … Read more

Ethical Storytelling for Advocates — July 12, 2023

June 29, 2023Academy, Updates, Zero Hunger

The voices of people with lived experience of hunger and poverty are too often drowned out in public discussion about how to address these issues. Advocates must work to center the voices of those with lived experience and learn how … Read more

Examining Power and Privilege in International Development – June 28, 2023

June 26, 2023Academy, Updates, Zero Hunger

To its supporters, international development as an institution keeps millions of people fed, mitigates climate change, and saves lives. To its critics, international development reinforces a powerfully harmful status quo that supports the agendas of wealthy countries at the expense … Read more

Root Causes of Hunger — June 21, 2023

June 20, 2023Academy, Zero Hunger

There are 828 million people worldwide facing hunger and poverty every day, including 34 million Americans. Why does this situation exist? What are the root causes of hunger and poverty? There are a wide range of causes in the U.S. … Read more

Racial Wealth Gap Simulation — June 14, 2023

June 9, 2023Academy, Zero Hunger

Last week we kicked off our 2023 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars with an “Introduction to Domestic Hunger Policy.” Our expert panelists led a robust discussion about current challenges, solutions and how to advocate for stronger supports for individuals across the … Read more

2023 Zero Hunger Interns Study Policy Solutions to Hunger

June 7, 2023Updates, Zero Hunger

We are delighted to announce the members of the 6th Class of Zero Hunger Interns. These developing leaders will spend 10 weeks over the summer expanding the impact of anti-hunger organizations in Washington, D.C. Zero Hunger Interns will support their … Read more

Introduction to Domestic Hunger Policy — June 7, 2023

June 5, 2023Academy, Updates, Zero Hunger

For millions of households in the U.S., it’s a challenge to find and afford enough quality food to feed the whole family. A recent report from the Urban Institute1 found that “More than one in five (21.6%) adults in the … Read more

National Volunteer Week End Hunger Challenge

Liz PearceMarch 31, 2023Events, Updates, Zero Hunger

In April 2023, in alignment with National Volunteer Week (April 16-22) and Global Youth Service Day (April 28-30), the Congressional Hunger Center is launching a five-day online End Hunger Challenge to promote awareness of food insecurity and the steps that … Read more

Apply Now for Congressional Hunger Center Programs in 2023

December 22, 2022Emerson, Leland, Updates, Zero Hunger

Current and most recent classes of Emerson and Leland Fellows and Zero Hunger Interns. The Hunger Center is accepting applications for the next classes of Mickey Leland International and Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowships and the Zero Hunger Internship. Whether … Read more

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