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
Poughkeepsie Farm Project
USDA Hunger-Free Communities Planning and Assessment Grantee Poughkeepsie is a riverfront city of nearly 30,000 residents in the Hudson Valley, a two hour commuter train ride from New York City. It is located in border zone between metropolitan New York City and the agricultural regions of the upper Hudson Valley. Preliminary data suggests a significant… Continue reading Poughkeepsie Farm Project
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