Behind every piece of legislation lies a complex web of relationships, negotiations, and informal decision-making that often goes far beyond what’s outlined in textbooks. In this session, participants will gain a real-world understanding of how policy change unfolds on Capitol … Read more
In an era of shifting federal priorities and reduced investment in hunger and poverty alleviation, it is more critical than ever to uplift the voices of those most impacted by these changes. Yet too often, people with lived experience of … Read more
As international development faces an unprecedented period of change—with the shutdown of USAID and defunding of many key international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)—the work of addressing global food insecurity has become more urgent and complex. In this session, interns will explore … Read more
Today, over 828 million people around the world—and more than 34 million people in the United States—face hunger and poverty every day. But why? What forces and systems have created and sustained these conditions? Join us Wednesday, June 25 for … Read more
Above, left to right: Nancy Dalton, Riani Carr, Shannon Maynard, Amanda Rives, and Derek Smith at the 2025 Hunger Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. 📸: Christine Halsey On Wednesday, June 4, leaders from the business, nonprofit, and public sectors gathered … Read more
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Representative Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) are this year’s recipients of the Congressional Hunger Center’s Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Leadership Awards. The awards are given each year to Members of Congress who have demonstrated bipartisan … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce it has selected PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation as this year’s Corporate Partner Hunger Leadership Awardee. This award is presented each year to a leader in the private sector making substantial contributions … Read more
The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the incoming class of Zero Hunger Interns for summer 2025. These developing leaders will work with and expand the impact of anti-hunger organizations in Washington, D.C., over ten weeks. “It is an honor … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce sportscaster James “JB” Brown as the recipient of the 2025 Trailblazer Hunger Leadership Award. This award is presented to a public figure who has used their influence and prestige to create real … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce that Riani Carr (Emerson ’21) will be recognized with the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Hunger Leadership Awards, to be held on June 4 in Washington, D.C. The Rising Star Award … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce that Amanda Rives (Leland ’07) will be recognized with the Outstanding Alum Award at the 2025 Hunger Leadership Awards, to be held on June 4 in Washington, D.C. The Outstanding Alum Award … Read more
The Congressional Hunger Center is pleased to announce that it has selected the Franklin Food Bank of Somerset, New Jersey, to receive the 2025 Community Champion Hunger Leadership Award. This award is presented each year in recognition of an individual … Read more
