Our series on Emerson Fellows and their field work continues with a visit to Sam Stevens and David Lazere, both partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Sam Stevens It is difficult to … Read more
Field Site Spotlight: New Orleans, LA
Our series on Emerson Fellows and their field work continues with a look at three Fellows in New Orleans, LA, working with Market Umbrella and the Jesuit Social Research Institute. Imani Marshall As an Emerson Hunger Fellow I am working … Read more
Policy Update: Michelle DeFreese
During the course of their service, Mickey Leland Hunger Fellows explore both field and policy components of development work, and the link between the two. In this series of updates the Fellows, now in the second year of their fellowships, … Read more
23rd Class Emerson Hunger Fellow Policy Placements
We are excited to announce the policy placements for the 23rd Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows! The Emerson Fellows have spent the last five months working at community-based organizations across the country to address issues of hunger and poverty. In … Read more
Notes from Emerson Fellows’ Midfield Retreat
Today’s guest blogger is Cara Brumfield, who assisted the Emerson Program staff with this year’s Midfield Retreat Training in New Market, Tennessee. The 23rd Class Emerson National Hunger Fellows convened to discuss what they’ve learned so far in their work … Read more
C&S Wholesale Grocers and Congressional Hunger Center Mark 12 Years of Fighting Hunger Together
C&S Wholesale Grocers announces its support of the 23rd class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows, as it celebrates its 12-year partnership with the Congressional Hunger Center to develop national leaders to end hunger in the United States. Since 2005, … Read more
NOW OPEN! The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is now accepting applications for its 9th class of fellows!
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program develops emerging leaders committed to improving the food and nutrition security of people worldwide. It is a unique two-year program that combines field and policy work experience with cohort learning and professional development. The 9th class … Read more
Field Site Spotlight: Seattle, WA
This fall and winter we will be spotlighting the work of the 23rd Class Emerson National Hunger Fellows and our partners around the country. Our first blog series features the work of Eduardo Hernandez and Alysha Alani who are both working … Read more
Emerson Fellows Gather for Training, Travel to Field Sites
The 23rd Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows assembled for the first time in Washington, D.C. last week to take part in a two-week training to prepare them for placement with their field sites. The training, encompassing topics of hunger … Read more
Host a 9th Class Leland Fellow!
CHC is now accepting applications to host a 9th class Leland Fellow, who will serve Oct. 1, 2017-August 31, 2019. Find out more and apply!
GFSA Passes and is on its Way to the President!
The Global Food Security Act (GFSA) cleared the final step to reaching the president’s desk on July 6 when it passed the House of Representatives 369-53. The bill (S.1252) will confirm US leadership for food and nutrition security throughout the … Read more
23rd Class Emerson Fellows and Field Sites Announced
We are excited to announce the 23rd Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows! This year’s selection process was as competitive as ever; the 15 Fellows of the new class were selected from more than 267 applications. We are also … Read more