Hunger Free Oklahoma works to leverage the power of collaboration to solve hunger in Oklahoma by improving systems, policies, and practices, and recognizes the vital role of school meal programs in fighting childhood food insecurity in Oklahoma. With over 500 … Read more
Engaging Participants as Partners in Colorado: Insights from the Field
Lived experience is a source of knowledge that organizations can utilize to inform decisions and programs. Valuing lived experience as a valid source of knowledge also puts participants at the center and ensures that they are active stakeholders in the … Read more
Intersections of Equitable Farming and Anti-Hunger Efforts in Kentucky
The Community Farm Alliance works to engage diverse populations in rural and urban communities of Kentucky through leadership and grassroots democracy. In order to bridge the urban-rural divide and support disempowered populations, they have launched a commitment to build equity through … Read more
Opportunities to Strengthen Nutrition Programs in DC to Address Senior Food Insecurity
The District of Columbia has repeatedly had the highest rate of senior food insecurity among U.S. states, despite having many nutrition programs that seniors can access. This report evaluates the barriers for seniors to access nutrition program which perpetuate this … Read more
[Video] Engaging Participants as Partners in Colorado: Insights from the Field
“Engaging Participants as Partners in Colorado: Insights from the Field” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Alexandrea Wilson as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Alexandrea was placed with Warren Village … Read more
[Video] Farming in a ‘White Utopia’: BIPOC Farmer Development Coalition Strategic Plan 2022-2024
“Farming in a ‘White Utopia’: BIPOC Farmer Development Coalition Strategic Plan 2022-2024” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Isabelle Sohn as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Isabelle was placed with … Read more
[Video] Organizations as Gatekeepers in the Food System
“Organizations as Gatekeepers in the Food System” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellows Amira Iwuala and Morgan McKinney as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Amira and Morgan were placed with Community Farm Alliance … Read more
[Video] Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance in Food and Agriculture
“Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance in Food and Agriculture” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellows Jalen Banks and Julie Noreene Bautista as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Jalen and Julie were placed with Indigenous … Read more
[Video] Best Practices for Food and Garden Youth Education Organizations
“Best Practices for Food and Garden Youth Education Organizations: Findings from a D.C. Community Needs Assessment Process” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Robbie Economou as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, … Read more
[Video] Finding Food: Mapping Food Procurement Strategies in the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL
“Finding Food: Mapping Food Procurement Strategies in the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Artis Trice as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Artis … Read more
[Video] Exploring an Online School Meal Application for Oklahoma
“Exploring an Online School Meal Application for Oklahoma” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Tazkia Shah as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Tazkia was placed with Hunger Free Oklahoma in … Read more
[Video] Let’s Talk About Race in the Anti-Hunger Workplace: Org. Approaches to Addressing Race at Work
“Let’s Talk About Race in the Anti-Hunger Workplace: Organizational Approaches to Addressing Race at Work” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow Sofia Charlot as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Sofia … Read more