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Emerson Fellow, Zero Hunger Intern

James Ziegeweid

31st Class, 2024-2025 and 5th Class, 2022

James Ziegeweid is a native of Arcadia, Wisconsin and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in management in May of 2023. While studying at MNSU, served as the Meal Planner for the MNSU Campus Kitchen, helping spearhead the fight against food insecurity in the Mankato community and after graduation volunteered with South Central Minnesota Food Recovery. As an Emerson Fellow, James is excited to learn from his supervisors, other fellows, and the Hunger Center staff as we continue the fight against hunger and poverty.

Field placement: Greater Boston Food Bank

Boston, Massachusetts


James was a 54th Class Zero Hunger Intern in 2022.

Internship Placement: Food Research & Action Center

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