As we’ve seen in the last two sessions of the 2022 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars, strong public policy is essential for addressing food insecurity in the U.S. But how is public policy created? And how can people who care about … Read more
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation — June 17, 2022
Attendees at last week’s session of the 2022 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars were introduced to policies that promote food security here in the U.S. But a discussion of how to end hunger once and for all is incomplete if it … Read more
Introduction to Domestic Hunger Policy — June 10, 2022
Updated 06/09/2022 at 9:03 am In recent years, the United States has made great strides in reducing hunger for its residents. By 2019 national averages of food insecurity were finally approaching lows last seen before the financial crisis of 2008. … Read more
Congressional Hunger Center Releases Video and Discussion Guide to Create Effective Anti-Hunger Advocates
Just in time for the holiday season, the Hunger Center has launched a new video and discussion guide to help individuals learn about the problem of hunger and how they can get involved in solving it. Coming at a time … Read more
Zero Hunger Summer Seminar Session V: Effective Advocacy
This Friday, July 31, from 9am — 1 pm ET, we will host the last of five sessions of our 2020 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars. This year’s Summer Seminars are held entirely online, and are free and open to the … Read more
Finding the Cure for Hunger During the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 has dramatically increased food insecurity for households across America—but some of the most effective solutions for ending hunger are as easy as contacting your elected officials. That’s the message for our new public service announcement, “Finding the Cure for … Read more
Zero Hunger Summer Seminar Session IV: The Policy-Making Process
This Friday, July 17, from 9am — 1 pm ET, we will host the fourth of five sessions of our 2020 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars. This year’s Summer Seminars are held entirely online, and are free and open to the … Read more
Zero Hunger Summer Seminar Session III: Drivers of Hunger and Poverty
On Friday, July 10, from 9am — 1 pm ET, we will host the third of five sessions of our 2020 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars. This year’s Summer Seminars are held entirely online, and are free and open to the … Read more
Zero Hunger Summer Seminar Session II: Global Hunger
This Friday, June 26, from 9am — 1 pm ET, we will host the second of five sessions of our 2020 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars. This year’s Summer Seminars are held entirely online, and are free and open to the … Read more
The 2020 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars
The world faces a growing hunger crisis caused by a global pandemic. In order to tackle the problem, it’s critical that people first understand the root causes of hunger, and the power of public policy to address or exacerbate them. … Read more
Announcing the End Hunger in 30 Challenge
At the Congressional Hunger Center, we believe that ending hunger in the U.S. is within our grasp. We have the resources and we know the right tools to use to make hunger a thing of the past—what’s missing are bold … Read more
2019 Summer Seminar Series
Develop your content knowledge and skills with the Congressional Hunger Center’s 2019 Summer Seminar Series “Ending Hunger at Home” What is the Summer Seminar Series? The 2019 Summer Seminar Series is a program of five learning sessions designed to equip … Read more