The San Francisco Food Security Task Force was established in 2005 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and charged with the responsibility of creating a city-wide plan for addressing food security. The group tracks vital data regarding hunger and food security in San Francisco, including the utilization and demand for: federal food programs, community… Continue reading San Francisco Food Security Task Force
Illinois Hunger Coalition
The Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) seeks to alleviate and end hunger and the underlying causes through community organizing, advocating for progressive public policies,and public education. IHC operates Illinois’ Hunger Hotline (1-800-359-2163), where people from around the state call for SNAP application assistance, case management, and food pantry referrals. Additionally, IHC works with the Illinois Department… Continue reading Illinois Hunger Coalition
Hunger Free King County
USDA Hunger-Free Communities Implementation Grantee The United Way of King County project will focus on 4 of 12 initiatives described in the Hunger Relief Now! Plan, thereby reducing hunger among low-income children, senior citizens, immigrants, and refugees. These four initiatives are: 1. Expand Bridge to Basics – an innovative program that trains multilingual volunteers and… Continue reading Hunger Free King County
WHEAT
The mission of WHEAT, as an Arizona-based nonprofit anti-hunger organization, is to educate, advocate, motivate and empower individuals to action in the fight against hunger. WHEAT works in collaboration with faith communities, faith based organizations, social service and government agencies and educational institutions to provide the tools of awareness, training and opportunities for service focused… Continue reading WHEAT