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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Category Archives: Advocacy
Valentine Love: President’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Includes Restoration of SNAP Cuts
As reported by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the proposed 2012 budget released by President Barack Obama on Febuary 14th, 2011, provides strong support for the federal nutrition programs and the anticipated growth in those programs – especially … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative, Advocacy, Hunger, Legislation
Tagged Congress, FRAC, Hunger, Legislative, Nutrition, Reauthorization, SNAP
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Food Stamps (SNAP) Benefits Now Helping 1 In 5 In Jacksonville, FL
The Florida Times-Union reports recently that Food Stamp use has more than doubled in Duval County over the past five years. That grim statistic is twice the national average and is the second highest in a study of 22 cities … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger, Research
Tagged Administrative, FRAC, Hunger, Research, SNAP
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How Many Low-Income Florida Kids Getting School Breakfast?
It’s a busy day on the child nutrition front. The Food Research and Action Center has released its annual School Breakfast Scorecard and Urban School Breakfast Report. How many low-income kids in Florida are getting school breakfast? Not enough. You … Continue reading
WalMart, FRAC & Others Launch Breakfast In The Classroom Inititative
Walmart has announced a $3 million program, in partnership with the Food Research and Action Center, NAESP Foundation and the School Nutrition Foundation to support and pomote the “Breakfast in the Classroom” inititative. Fact: There are more than 25 million … Continue reading
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Kraft “Fight Hunger Bowl” Raising Money And Awareness
The Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, to be played January 9th between Nevada & Boston College, is the only college football bowl game raising money and awareness regarding the hunger problem in the United States. The bowl game will celebrate the … Continue reading
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Gerber and Yum-o! Form Partnership To Fight Hunger
Gerber has teamed up with non-profit organization Yum-o! to fight hunger and raise awareness of nutrition. To support the alliance, Gerber will donate one dollar for every “Like” added on its Facebook page by January 15, 2011. Yum-o! encourages families … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger
Tagged Advocacy, Charities, Community, Donate, Hunger, Nutrition, The Real World
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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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End Childhood Hunger Advocacy Center 