The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks to demonstrate that childhood hunger among school-aged children can be eliminated by ensuring that children have access to healthy meals where they live, learn, and play 365 days a year. Student achievement and behavior improves when students are well nourished and ready to learn. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)… Continue reading VA 365 Project To End Childhood Hunger
Hunger Free Alexandria
Hunger Free Alexandria is a cooperative effort on the part of local clergy, congregations, non-profit and community leaders to respond to the issue of hunger in Alexandria, VA. A 2014 report published for the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria and the Childhood Obesity Action Network highlighted significant gaps in the services available to Alexandrians suffering… Continue reading Hunger Free Alexandria
Montgomery County Food Council
The County’s Food Security Plan, launched in April 2017, and co-created by the Montgomery County Food Council, aims to bring together all of the key community partners in Montgomery County – from small food pantries and non-profits to business leaders, farmers, food retailers, education systems and large scale emergency food assistance providers – to work… Continue reading Montgomery County Food Council
Hunger Impact Partners
Drawing on the legacy of Hunger-Free Minnesota, Hunger Impact Partners was formed in 2015 as a non-profit with a laser-sharp focus on ending child food insecurity in Minnesota. We are a backbone organization that concentrates on high-impact, data-based child nutrition strategies for school breakfast, after-school meals, infant and toddler nutrition programs, and summer feeding. Our… Continue reading Hunger Impact Partners