Children and young adults are the most likely to experience food security among generations. The Congressional Hunger Center is proud to have the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation serve as the principal sponsor of our work with youth and future generations.

Through partnership we've reached thousands of leaders who are ready to start creating real change—and we're just getting started.

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation goes beyond food aid to create lasting change. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships and volunteer action, Stop Hunger tackles the root causes of food insecurity.

Connecting Young Leaders

A summer in Washington, D.C., can change the course of a young person's life. Through our Zero Hunger Internship we bring youth leaders from across the U.S. to the heart of hunger policy to develop their skills and experience, then use their newfound knowledge to fight hunger back home.

Training New Advocates

Through our Zero Hunger Academy online courses, we're providing new advocates with a firm grounding in anti-hunger advocacy and deep dives into specific topics. And our annual Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit bring brings youth from across the U.S. to Capitol Hill to share their experiences and solutions with lawmakers.

Nourishing Growing Minds and Bodies

It's hard to learn on an empty stomach. We provide mini-grants to community organizations that share shelf-stable nutritous food with children who rely on free school meals to bridge the gap when school is out of session.

Hunger Center Announces New Initiative in Partnership With Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

As rising food costs, persistent inflation, and an uncertain economic landscape place increased strain on young people, the Congressional Hunger Center and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation today announced a new initiative to strengthen youth leadership and advance long-term solutions to...

School Feeding Programs are Building Burundi’s Future

Burundi’s school feeding program does more than nourish children’s bodies and minds. Leland fellow Tonja Rice shows how agriculture and the local economy benefit, as well....

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Backpack Program Grantees Announced

The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the grantees of the 2025 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation backpack feeding program mini-grants. This year’s grantees include 131 projects across the U.S., representing 118 communities in 37 states plus the District of Columbia....

New Online Course Brings Child Nutrition Programs Into Focus

The Congressional Hunger Center is excited to announce the launch “America’s Child Nutrition Programs,” a new online course offered through Zero Hunger Academy with the support of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. “Hunger robs children and young adults of the...

Gen Z Advocates for Food-Secure Future at Washington Summit

The third Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center and Food Systems Collaborative, took place on June 17 and 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Gen Z participants and partners across the country, including the Bonner...

Gen Z Leaders Gather in Washington for Food & Hunger Summit

Over 50 student leaders from 25 states gathered in Washington, D.C., for the second annual summit, meeting with members of Congress to discuss campus hunger and their proposed solutions for combatting food waste and making it easier for students to meet their basic needs....

Beyond the School Grounds: School Feeding and Community Resilience in Burundi

Working with World Vision, Leland Fellow Lora Boll shows how school meals don’t just keep students fed, but can also promote environmental sustainability, agricultural production, and community resilience....

Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Nutritious Food for Children with USDA

Emerson Fellow Raneem Karboji, placed with USDA, researched best practices to make it easier for residential child care institutions to enroll in the National School Lunch Program....

Amplifying Children’s Voices to End Hunger

What if we saw children not only as mouths to feed, but people with perspectives and unique voices? Leland Fellow Liz Margolis highlights her work on child advocacy while placed with World Vision International....

Finding the Community Connection: Breakfast After the Bell in Massachusetts

In 2022, Massachusetts required many schools to serve breakfast after the start of the instructional day to reach more students. Emerson Fellow Nathan Garcia, working with Project Bread in Boston, created a guide for policymakers in other states, outlining challenges and keys to success....

Stopgaps into Systems: Pandemic Adaptations for Treating Acute Malnutrition

Before the pandemic, acute malnutrition affected nearly 50 million children under five worldwide. Yet, only a quarter of children who needed treatment received it. Leland Fellow Maria Wrabel, placed with Action Against Hunger wonders: is “normal” good enough?...

Assessing Community Needs: Food and Gardening School Programs in Washington, D.C.

While placed with Kid Power in Washington, D.C., Emerson Fellow Robbie Economou assessed how its popular food and gardening youth education program was able to meet the needs and expectations of the communities it serves....