Working Towards a Hunger Free America this December
As the Year Ends, Our Fight to End Hunger in America Continues
In this month's newsletter:
1. Emptier Plates: HFA's Annual Survey Garners Nationwide Media Attention
2. MLK Serve-A-Thon is Approaching Fast
3. Indiana University Alternative Spring Break
4. Hunger Hotline: A Closer Look
5. Healthy Meals Healthy Kids
6. Hunger Fighter Resources
Emptier Plates: HFA's Annual Survey Garners Nationwide Media Attention
Every year, Hunger Free America releases our annual survey ([link removed]) on hunger in America. This year we were joined by Members of Congress and leading anti-hunger advocates at events around the country.
You can check out all of the great coverage of HFA's events, including Joel's interview ([link removed]) with Spectrum News NY1's Errol Louis, below.
Media Coverage of HFA's Events ([link removed])
This year, food hardship is up 30% nationally in America compared to 2021. With the impact of inflation and the expiration of expanded Child Tax Credits and universal meals, nearly three fourths of soup kitchens have seen an increase in people they serve since last year.
We were honored that as part of our event in Idaho, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean declared November 21, 2022 Hunger Free Boise Day.
HFA National Organizing Manager Dawn Pierce accepts the proclamation
Read the full National Report ([link removed])
Our annual survey shows, once again, why HFA's work is vital. As Americans continue to struggle against hunger and food insecurity, our team works to connect families with resources like SNAP and WIC, and advocate for policies that will lift people ot of poverty.
Can you make a donation to help us continue our important work?
Make A Donation ([link removed])
MLK Serve-A-Thon Next Month!
Our annual MLK Serve-a-Thon is just around the corner. You can visit our website for the most up-to-date information, or to sign up for volunteer events!
Flyer for MLK Serve-A-Thon
MLK Serve-A-Thon Website ([link removed])
Indiana University Students Making a Difference This Thanksgiving
Over their Thanksgiving break, five dedicated students from Indiana University visited Hunger Free America's headquarters in New York for a week of service. They distributed information about food resources in the community and worked with our partners to help people access nutritious food during the holiday. We are grateful for their service.
You can sign up to volunteer with Hunger Free America and help make a difference in your community.
Volunteer With Us ([link removed])
Hunger Hotline: A Closer Look
The USDA National Hunger Hotline is a resource operated by Hunger Free America to connect individuals and families to emergency food providers and social services.
This month the hotline received 2,174 calls from 53 different states/territories.
1,328 of callers were referred to SNAP resources, 690 and 511 were connected to a local food pantry or food bank (respectively), and 342 callers were referred to Pandemic EBT (P-EBT).
If you need help, call: 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish)
representatives are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids
Here at HFA we are advocating for an important piece of legislation that will deliver a comprehensive, science-driven reauthorization of federal child nutrition programs that meets the needs of children and families.
The bill would:
* Expand access to school meals
* Preserve the future of school meal programs
* Modernize the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
* Provide additional funding to the USDA's Hunger Hotline, managed by Hunger Free America
* Address food insecurity during the summer
* Improve school meal capacity and sustainability
* Strengthen the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Sign Our Petition to Support Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids ([link removed])
Hunger Fighter Resources
* Do you run a food pantry or other feeding program? Make sure you're in our online database ([link removed]) ! Contact our Data Director, Angelica, at
[email protected] ([link removed]) for more information.
* Are you interested in building your network of volunteers for your organization? Become a Strategic Volunteer Initiatives partner ([link removed]) ! Our Strategic Volunteerism team works with nonprofit partners to help them recruit skilled volunteers through our online volunteer hub ([link removed]) .
Make a Donation ([link removed])
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