#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Despite challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we are continuing our training and leadership development work with our current classes … Read more
(Above: Paige Milson, 2nd from right, preparing for a food distribution with Foundation Communities team in Austin, Texas) The novel coronavirus pandemic is contributing to dramatic increases in food insecurity around the country and around the world. The scope of … Read more
(Photo: visualization of Coronavirus by Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash) We want to take this opportunity to reach out and let you know how the Hunger Center has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, what we see as our top … Read more
Every spring, the Emerson National Hunger Fellows return from the field with new insights and knowledge that they will use in the next portion of their fellowship: the policy placement. Fellows will be placed with different organizations around Washington, D.C. … Read more
(Above: Leland Hunger Fellow Michael Wang (middle) and a colleague from the IFPRI Myanmar team posing with a woman who manages a pesticide retail shop in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. Decision-making on household enterprises is a key part of Michael’s research … Read more
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
(Above: Megan Smith, left, and Cassandra Granville, Washington, D.C., August 2019.) 26th Class Emerson Fellows Megan Smith and Cassandra Granville are in Buffalo, New York, for the field placement portion of their fellowships. Both Megan and Cassandra have been placed with the University … Read more
Earlier this week, the White House published its FY21 Budget Request. The Congressional Hunger Center urges Congress to reject this budget which again proposes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal safety net programs that promote and … Read more
Today, January 1, marks what would have been Rep. Bill Emerson’s 82nd birthday. Rep. Emerson dedicated his life to public service and crossing political lines to bring people together. He is survived by family, friends, and through his tireless work … Read more
(Above: Riley Link, right, and Sebastian Hickey, Portland, Oregon, December 2019.) 26th Class Emerson Fellows Riley Link and Sebastian Hickey are in Portland, Oregon, for the field placement portion of their fellowships. Riley is placed with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, … Read more
(Above: Methany Eltigani, right, and Jarvis Benson, Washington, D.C., August 2019) 26th Class Emerson Fellows Methany Eltigani and Jarvis Benson are in Birmingham, Alabama, for the field placement portion of their fellowships. Methany is placed with Community Food Bank of … Read more
We are delighted to announce the election of three new members to our Board of Directors. Ria Shah (Board Treasurer), Gerri Mason Hall, and Alfonso Martinez have each been elected to a three-year term. “I am looking forward to collaborating … Read more
