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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Tag Archives: School
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
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Tagged Administrative, Food Bank, Food For All, Research, School
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“Lights on Afterschool” Raises Awareness
More than 1 million Americans celebrated the 11th annual Lights On Afterschool on October 21, 2010. A project of the Afterschool Alliance, the event is designed to call attention to the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn … Continue reading
41.8 Million Americans Received SNAP/Food Stamps In July 2010
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) reports that in July 2010, SNAP/Food Stamps participation set a new record: 41,836,330 persons, an increase of 560,873 individuals from July 2010, the prior record level, and an increase of more than 6.2 … Continue reading
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Tagged FRAC, Legislative, Media, School, SNAP, The Real World
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Representatives from 18 Countries Call for Global Support of School Feeding Programs
Representatives from 18 Countries Call for Global Support of School Feeding Programs http://www.gcnf.org/news/representatives-from-18-countries-call-for-global-support-of-school-feeding-programs/Shared via Pulse Sent from my iPad
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Tagged Advocacy, Children, Food, Food For All, Global, Legislative, Nutrition, School
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Out of School, Out of Trouble?
Sustained participation in out-of-school time (OST) activities, research suggests, can improve a young person’s academic achievement and success in life. Many municipal leaders also recognize that promoting participation in high-quality OST programs can advance other city priorities — including decreasing … Continue reading
