Sustenance Summer 2008

Sustenance, the CHC newsletter, features articles that highlight the work of Emerson and Leland Hunger Fellows’ experiences in the field and during the policy portion of their fellowships. In addition, Sustenance covers CHC staff and partner organizations advocacy efforts and special projects.

Sustenance Fall 2008

Sustenance, the CHC newsletter, features articles that highlight the work of Emerson and Leland Hunger Fellows’ experiences in the field and during the policy portion of their fellowships. In addition, Sustenance covers CHC staff and partner organizations advocacy efforts and special projects.

Annual Report 2008

The Congressional Hunger Center publishes an annual report as a summary of CHC’s yearly activities and to report our fiscal year revenue and expenditures.

Expanding the EITC’s Effect

Expanding the EITC’s Effect outlines the supportive services needed prior to tax season to increase the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  The report presents a case study of the Center for Economic Progress’ pilot program, Chicago Supports … Read more

Identifying Best Practices in Diabetes Prevention

Identifying Best Practices in Diabetes Prevention is a comprehensive toolkit that forms the foundation for Food & Friends’ potential involvement in primary diabetes prevention.  The toolkit’s five modules draw upon health sciences literature and two original studies to offer specific … Read more

Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat

Energy Clinic: A Toolbox for Helping Families Heat and Eat outlines the need for both food and fuel assistance in combating food insecurity.  The report is being used to encourage replication of the Energy Clinic Model in Medical-Legal partnerships nation-wide.

McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom

McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom is a video documentary of McAuliffe Elementary School’s implementation of the Chicago Public Schools’ pilot program for universal breakfast in the classroom.  The film captures the experiences and thoughts of teachers, parents, administrators, and … Read more