End Childhood Hunger advocates for greater utilization of existing federal programs such as school breakfast, school lunch, after-school snacks, after-school dinners, summer meals, and expanded nutrition education. We provide technical guidance, support and assistance to implement and expand these programs among stakeholders at the local, regional and state levels.Donate to ECH
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Hello, 2011
2010: A year of crisis, challenge, difficulty, intensity, obstacles, accomplishments, disillusionment, highs, lows … and yet as the year comes to a close, we are inspired with renewed hope for a better tomorrow and for continued progress in the fight … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger
Tagged Advocacy, Charities, Food, Health, Hunger, No Kid Hungry, Nutrition, Poverty, The Real World
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Child Nutrition Reauthorization Now Law
As reported by the Food Research and Action Center, President Obama signed into law the new Child Nutrition Reauthorization law on December 14th. Titled The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, it broadens the Afterschool Meal Program to cover all 50 states … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger, Legislation
Tagged Advocacy, Community, Congress, FRAC, Legislative, Reauthorization
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Fast-Food Chains Market Unhealthy Meal Options To Youth-We’re Shocked!
Direct from the “stating the obvious” department, the information is still frightening: The average preschooler sees almost three fast-food restaurant ads a day and is rarely offered a healthy meal option, a new study from Yale’s Rudd Center for Food … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Lifestyle, Research
Tagged Children, Food, Health, Media, Research, The Real World
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“Twitter For Food” Rules November!
Another month, another amazing effort by Tim Blair and Twitter For Food in their ongoing efforts to utilize social media to end hunger. Looking at the End Childhood Hunger web site, and at all our monthly badges of support, we … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger
Tagged Charities, Donate, Food Bank, Global, Hunger, Twitter, Twitter For Food
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FRAC Releases New Findings On U.S. Hunger
The Food Research and Action Center reported today that nearly one in five households report an inability to afford enough food, and the the SNAP Benefit boost is keeping the food hardship rate from skyrocketing even further. Almost 18 percent … Continue reading
Recession Officially “Over,” But Use Of Food Stamps Stays @ Record High
Record numbers of Americans now receive SNAP/Food Stamps, more than a year after the recession has been officially deemed over. Job layoffs and reduced family incomes have driven more and more households to apply for the benefit, while the economic … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger
Tagged Children, Food, Hunger, Legislative, Media, Research, SNAP, The Real World
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Feeding America Adds “Hunger Relief Moderator”
In an attempt to take hunger advocacy to a whole new level, Feeding America is introducing a “Hunger Relief Advocacy Moderator” to provide national support to those on the front lines in the fight against hunger. As the Feeding America … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger
Tagged Administrative, Food Bank, Food For All, Research, School
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End Childhood Hunger Advocacy Center 