While hunger in the U.S. may seem stubbornly persistent, the power to create a hunger-free future is in our hands. For instance, recent data shows how rates of food insecurity decreased during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic. A … Read more
Hunger Center History Corner: Tony Hall and Our Founding
Above: Amb. Tony Hall at the Hunger Center’s 15th Anniversary Gala, 2008. For our 30th Anniversary year we’re looking back at important people and events from our past three decades, and the legacy we carry forward as we continue our … Read more
Meaningful Change or Temporary Solution? Exploring Community-Based Participatory Research in Kenya
Above: Casey Tokeshi (third from right) shares a meal with colleagues in Kenya. Casey was placed with the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT in Nairobi, Kenya. In the first year of my fellowship, I participated in two projects in the … Read more
Gen Z Leaders Learn Advocacy, Share Experiences on Capitol Hill
Above: Zero Hunger Interns during a break at advocacy training at the office of Bread for the World in Washington, D.C. The Hunger Center, Bread for the World, and Food Recovery Network collaborated for a joint training and Capitol Hill … Read more
Announcing the 30th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows
The Hunger Center marks a 30th anniversary milestone by announcing the members of the next class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows. These 15 passionate leaders will spend the next year supporting anti-hunger and anti-poverty work at the local and … Read more
Hunger Center History Corner: The House Select Committee on Hunger
Above: Rep. Mickey Leland and Rep. Bill Emerson share a collegial moment during a hearing. 📸: Marty LaVor For our 30th Anniversary year, we’re looking back at important people and events from our past three decades, and the legacy we … Read more
Legacy Leaders Examine Social Change Through Board Service
Above: The first cohort of Legacy Leaders following an panel discussion with Hunger Fellow alums. On June 22 and 23, the first cohort of Legacy Leaders gathered at our offices in Washington, D.C., for a professional development institute on pursuing … Read more
Celebrating 30 Years of Growing Leaders and Cultivating Change at the 2023 Hunger Leadership Awards
Above: Chef José Andrés, Gov. David Beasley, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Rep. James P. McGovern at the 2023 Hunger Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, June 21, the Congressional Hunger Center recognized outstanding leadership in the movement to … Read more
Zero Hunger Intern Presentations — July 26, 2023
Join us online July 26 at 11 a.m. EDT as the 2023 Zero Hunger Summer Seminars conclude with final presentations from this year’s class of Zero Hunger Interns. The interns will share research focused on a hunger-related issue of their … Read more
Ethical Storytelling for Advocates — July 12, 2023
The voices of people with lived experience of hunger and poverty are too often drowned out in public discussion about how to address these issues. Advocates must work to center the voices of those with lived experience and learn how … Read more
Examining Power and Privilege in International Development – June 28, 2023
To its supporters, international development as an institution keeps millions of people fed, mitigates climate change, and saves lives. To its critics, international development reinforces a powerfully harmful status quo that supports the agendas of wealthy countries at the expense … Read more
Cultivating a Multi-pronged Perspective of Opportunities and Challenges of the Emergency Food Assistance Program
Above: Bea Dresser and Clara Pitt at the Feeding America Office in Washington, D.C., February 2023 Prior to my policy placement, I had never heard of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), let alone read its codified regulations in the … Read more