Find out if your members of Congress support the Closing the Meal Gap Act, learn more about our Summer VISTAs, and buy new HFA apparel! 


** The Fight for a Hunger Free America This July
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Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg with Anti Hunger Corps Summer VISTA members serving with Meriden Public Schools in Meriden, Connecticut. Photo taken by Lori Azim.
Our AmeriCorps VISTA members are doing great work this summer increasing participation in the federally-funded Summer Meals program for children. Joel has been visiting many of our Anti-Hunger Corp sites along his Journey to End Hunger ([link removed]) as he advocates for the policies and programs needed to permanently end domestic hunger ([link removed]) .


** Action Alert: Find Out if Your Representatives Support the Closing the Meal Gap Act
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The Closing the Meal Gap Act, a bill sponsored by Representatives Alma Adams, Barbara Lee, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand would improve SNAP by making the program more accessible and comprehensive by:
☑️ Increasing the baseline for SNAP benefits by approximately 30%.
☑️ Eliminating eligibility limits and unrealistic barriers to SNAP participation.
☑️ Eliminate time limits on SNAP benefits for all Americans.
☑️ Expand SNAP benefits for those living in U.S. territories.
Find out if your representatives support the Closing the Meal Gap Act. If they don't, call or write them to voice your support!
Hunger Free America in the News
Hunger Free America has brought much needed media attention to the issue of hunger in the past month. Check out these recent articles:
* Hunger Advocates Hope to Keep Momentum After Pandemic Brought Issue to Light (LINK ([link removed]) )
* The People Who Deliver Your Food Are Hungry (LINK ([link removed]) )
* Widespread Hunger Persists Even as New York's Economy Recovers (LINK ([link removed]) )

Hunter College Food Policy Center Recognizes HFA Staff in "40 Under 40"
Food Policy Stars

Hunter College Food Policy Center ([link removed]) publishes a yearly list of 40 individuals under age 40 ([link removed]) based in New York City who are changing and improving our food system. This year, Hunter College recognized two HFA employees - Tamara Mizhquiri (left) and Juliana Pereira (right), as well as J.O. Rivera, from Hunger Free NYC. Tamara is the Director of the National Hunger Clearinghouse, and Juliana is our Child Nutrition Outreach & Policy Associate. We are so happy to have them on our team!
Volunteers Needed in Columbus, Ohio!
One of our volunteer partners, Broad Street Food Pantry in Columbus, Ohio, is looking for extra pairs of hands to help pack food orders and to greet and check in food pantry guests. Sign up or learn more about the opportunity ([link removed]) ! To find a remote volunteer opportunity or an in-person volunteer event close to your home, check out our Volunteer Hub ([link removed]) to find something that works for you.
HFA Welcomes Chef Nick Wallace to
Board of Directors
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Hunger Free America is thrilled to welcome Chef Nick Wallace to our Board of Directors. Nick Wallace is a nationally-recognized chef from Mississippi, who runs his own nonprofit called Creativity Kitchen, which works with Jackson Public Schools to bring more nutritious food to students. Learn more about Nick ([link removed]) here ([link removed]) or check out his website ([link removed]) !
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We're excited for our new partnership with Cloztalk, a company that's on a mission to help nonprofits spread awareness about their important work through fashionable apparel. Check out our page on Cloztalk.com ([link removed]) , where you can buy HFA apparel ranging from baseball caps to hoodies and leggings.
Hunger Fighter Resources
* Apply to be a year-long VISTA member with HFA! Email Tatiana at [email protected] for more information.
* Do you run a Summer Meals site or feeding program? Make sure you're in our online database ([link removed]) ! Contact our Data Director, Angelica, at [email protected] for more information or to have your program added.

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