Above: Curtis Hills, 27th Class Emerson Fellow. Years ago, a buddy of mine and I worked as youth organizers with the Nollie Jenkins Family Center (NJFC), a social advocacy organization, in Lexington, Mississippi. We were the new kids on the … Read more
Above: Sara Maillacheruvu, 27th Class Emerson Fellow. In a typical Emerson field placement blog, fellows often begin with a reflection that compares where they’ve come from—their hometown, where they went to school, where they’ve worked—and where they are now, or … Read more
The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the policy placements for the 27th Class Emerson National Hunger Fellows. From March 10th to July 29th, each fellow will work with one of sixteen host organizations, ranging from U.S. federal agencies to … Read more
Above: Riani Carr, 27th Class Emerson Fellow. When I received the long-awaited email that contained my field placement, my eyes quickly found the part that read, “…your field placement is with the Chicago Food Policy Action Council!” In my excitement, … Read more
Above: Leslie Rios, 27th Class Emerson National Hunger Fellow, at her placement with the Houston Food Bank. I had only been to Houston a handful of times before I learned my field placement assignment would be the Houston Food Bank (HFB). … Read more
Since winning its independence from France in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire has built a reputation as one of West Africa’s economic success stories through its thriving exports of cocoa and other tropical commodities. The massive expansion of cocoa and other cash … Read more
Each year, halfway through their field placements, Emerson Hunger Fellows gather from around country to a central point in the U.S. to participate in the annual Midfield Retreat. During this time fellows spend a week in rest, connection, laughter, and … Read more
On Friday, November 6, staff of the Hunger Center held an online info session for potential hosts of the next class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows, who will begin their two-year fellowship in September 2021. The session covered the … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center and Swipe Out Hunger launched the College SNAP Project today to provide vital, state-by-state information to college students experiencing food insecurity. This website enables students to find out if they are eligible and how to apply … Read more
Every day we’re building the movement to end hunger by developing leaders—and we’re encouraged, with every new application cycle for the Leland International and Emerson National Hunger Fellowships, by how many young leaders want to be part of that movement. … Read more
12/3/2020 Update We have been hosting online information sessions for prospective applicants to the Leland and Emerson Fellowships. View recordings of past sessions here to learn more about the fellowships and how to apply. On Friday, October 16, the Hunger … Read more
On Wednesday, September 16, the Hunger Center hosted an online audience of supporters for the 2020 Hunger Leadership Awards. Award recipients included Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13); Stephen and Ayesha Curry and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation; the AARP Foundation and … Read more
