Above: The first cohort of Legacy Leaders following an panel discussion with Hunger Fellow alums. On June 22 and 23, the first cohort of Legacy Leaders gathered at our offices in Washington, D.C., for a professional development institute on pursuing … Read more
Celebrating 30 Years of Growing Leaders and Cultivating Change at the 2023 Hunger Leadership Awards
Above: Chef José Andrés, Gov. David Beasley, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Rep. James P. McGovern at the 2023 Hunger Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, June 21, the Congressional Hunger Center recognized outstanding leadership in the movement to … Read more
Zero Hunger Intern Presentations — July 26, 2023
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
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
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
Cultivating a Multi-pronged Perspective of Opportunities and Challenges of the Emergency Food Assistance Program
Above: Bea Dresser and Clara Pitt at the Feeding America Office in Washington, D.C., February 2023 Prior to my policy placement, I had never heard of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), let alone read its codified regulations in the … Read more
Root Causes of Hunger — June 21, 2023
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
First Cohort of New Alum Leadership Program Announced
The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the members of the inaugural cohort of our new Legacy Leaders program. These leaders, all alums from our Hunger Fellowships and Internships, will convene next week in Washington, D.C., for a two-day intensive … Read more
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation — June 14, 2023
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
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
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
30th Anniversary Hunger Leadership Awards Recipients Announced
Six leaders from the United Nations, Congress, national and state advocacy groups, and the private sector will be recognized at the Congressional Hunger Center’s 30th Anniversary Hunger Leadership Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 21, in Washington, D.C. “The Hunger Center … Read more