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While a reexamination of the antiquated poverty measure is in order, the Alliance to End Hunger believes the Administration’s proposal would lead to a less accurate measure of poverty. As a consequence, millions of people are going to experience the loss of life-saving services such as health care, disability subsidy programs and food assistance. [READ MORE]
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Jessi Stevens, AmeriCorps VISTA at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
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I started serving with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee (SHFBNT) in August of 2018. I came into this position fresh out of two State & National AmeriCorps terms with SHFBNT’s Summer Food Service Program and looking to continue working to end hunger in my region. Being a VISTA through the Alliance to End Hunger has allowed me to do that and so much more. [READ MORE]
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Sam Kim is interning for the Alliance to End Hunger through the Congressional Hunger Center’s Zero Hunger Internship Program
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Homelessness and poverty have unfortunately been an integral aspect of my identity as an immigrant, first-generation college student in the United States... I am going to continue embracing the push towards zero hunger, and the opportunity given to me through this position will assist me in contributing towards that goal. [READ MORE]
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Syed M. Hassan, Islamic Relief USA
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Ramadan’s meaning and significance goes much deeper than the physical avoidance of food, drink and other things. It’s a time of spiritual reflection, of positive challenges, and a season of giving. In recent years, Islamic Relief USA has made its mission to provide food to the most vulnerable populations. [READ MORE]
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Save the Date!
Alliance to End Hunger Membership and Board Meetings
October 24, 2019 | Washington DC
The Alliance to End Hunger will be hosting its Fall Member and Board Meetings on October 24, 2019 at its offices in Washington, DC. Alliance Members are welcomed and encouraged to attend!*
*While all members are welcome to attend the Board Meeting, only Board Memebrs may vote.
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Alliance to End Hunger - AmeriCorps VISTA
The Alliance to End Hunger is seeking full-time AmeriCorps VISTAs to support the work of building the public will to end hunger. The Alliance does this by supporting the Hunger Free Communities (HFC) Network. The HFC Network is the signature U.S. program of the Alliance to End Hunger. Made up of community-based anti-hunger coalitions, referred to as “Hunger Free Communities,” the network is comprised of 75 groups around the country. Click the positions below to learn more about the opportunities.
Farm Journal Foundtion - HungerU
The Farm Journal Foundation is seeking individuals (recent college graduates) interested in a part-time, seasonal employment opportunity in the Washington D.C. area. This is a contract, seasonal position that will begin September 9 and end November 1. Among other duties, the HungerU Ambassador will serve as point person for HungerU’s weekly mobile exhibits at universities, college campuses, and the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention in late October. If interested in learning more, click HERE.
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