Alliance to End Hunger

06/02/2026

It's a busy week on Capitol Hill. With Agricultural Appropriations facing a floor vote in the House and a markup in the Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee, it is critical that Congress protect food and nutrition programs.

Eric Mitchell: “Instability in the Middle East has driven up fuel costs and complicated access to emergency humanitarian aid. Combined with persistently high food prices, these pressures are hitting hardest for people and communities in the United States and abroad who are already struggling to afford and access food. During these trying times for those struggling to make ends meet, it is more important than ever that we make ending hunger a priority for our country.”

WASHINGTON (June 2, 2026) Ahead of key votes in the House and Senate this week, the Alliance to End Hunger is urging Congress to protect and strengthen programs that support food security in the United States and around the world. Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger stated the fol...

06/02/2026

We LOVE sharing news about the incredible work and impact our members are having across the country. Recently, Jack Griffin of FoodFinder received The Allstate Foundation Young Changemaker Award for his tireless dedication to making sure those in need of food can find it where they are easily.

At a time when family budgets are stretched thin, and especially during the summer when hungry kids are out of school, it is so incredibly important to have resources like this.

If you have not yet taken a look at FoodFinder, we highly recommend it! You can check our their site in the comments below.

05/29/2026

We are proud to announce that Alliance to End Hunger president Eric Mitchell has been named a Food and Society at The Aspen Institute Food Leaders Fellow.

The Food Leaders Fellowship is designed to inspire leaders to think bigger, expand their capacity for change, and build new collaborations for lasting impact. Mitchell will join a diverse group of industry leaders, advocates, practitioners, and other key stakeholders to find practical solutions to food system challenges with a focus on innovation in food security and nutrition.

“I am honored to be selected for this tremendous opportunity. At a time when global challenges are deeply affecting food security, I look forward to engaging with and learning from leaders who are committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable food system."

WASHINGTON (May 29, 2026) Alliance to End Hunger president Eric Mitchell has been selected as a Food and Society at Aspen Institute Food Leaders Fellow. Launched in 2022, the Food Leaders Fellowship is designed to inspire leaders to think bigger, expand their capacity for change, and build new colla...

05/28/2026

Today is . Established by Alliance member The Hunger Project, this day is a vital reminder to raise awareness about the global hunger crisis and ignite actions that empower local communities.

🌍 From Mississippi to the Global Stage: Building Food Resilience 🌾

In an increasingly volatile world, geopolitical conflicts, soaring energy costs, and supply chain disruptions continue to choke off vital food systems—disproportionately impacting the world's most vulnerable communities. In 2025 alone, up to 720 million people worldwide faced hunger.

So, how do we build sustainable food security when local communities are so easily destabilized by outside global forces? The answer lies in local resilience.

As Eric Mitchell highlights, the blueprint for ending hunger - whether in the United States or around the world - must be woven directly into the unique fabric of local societies. To solve massive, interconnected global problems, we have to break food systems down into their local contexts.

And policy must follow.

👉 Read Eric thoughts on the matter:

https://alliancetoendhunger.org/from-mississippi-to-the-global-stage-building-resilience-on-world-hunger-day/

Eric Mitchell, President, Alliance to End Hunger Today is World Hunger Day. Established by Alliance member The Hunger Project, this day is a vital reminder to raise awareness about the global hunger crisis and ignite actions that empower local communities. Looking at the numbers, the reality is star...

05/20/2026

We recently had the opportunity to convene a first-of-its-kind Hunger Free Mississippi Conference in Jackson. With nonprofit leaders, elected officials, businesses, farmers, healthcare professionals, and more, we dove into examining and planning around the barriers and opportunities for a food secure Mississippi. As Alliance president Eric Mitchell mentions in this short video, "one thing became clear, hunger is deeply connected to policy, agriculture, health, economic opportunity, and community wellbeing."

A huge thanks once again to our partners at Southern Poverty Law Center, Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative, National Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University, and the Mississippi Food Policy Council.

05/18/2026

We never cease to be inspired by our Hunger Free Community partners across the country. Recently, Eric Mitchell and Nathan Magrath had the opportunity to visit Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes to learn about all the fantastic work they are doing for their West Michigan community. As the largest independent food bank in the state, KLF has a huge impact on individuals, families, schools, pantries, and other outreach activities. They also spotlight the special relationship between agriculture and food security in a unique urban/rural setting. A hue thanks to Nadina Williams-Barrett and Greta M. Faworski for showing us around!

Nathan Magrath, Alliance to End Hunger A stone’s throw from downtown Kalamazoo sits the unassuming offices and warehouse of Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF). Like many cities in Michigan—and across the Midwest—Kalamazoo exists at a unique intersection of urban and rural. It features a starkly d...

05/14/2026

Reorganizing the Food and Nutrition Service the Latest Blow to Effective Federal Food Assistance

Alliance members hold major concerns that experienced, long-term expert employees will be lost, while inefficiencies will be added to key program administration tasks such as grant and waiver approvals. The reorganization of FNS follows a devastating 30 percent reduction in the FNS workforce through layoffs and resignations since early 2025.

“This reorganization of FNS is reckless and will lead to massive confusion and delays in service delivery,” stated Minerva Delgado, Director of Coalitions and Advocacy at the Alliance to End Hunger. “Millions of people across the country rely on federal food assistance programs. These programs work well, but this latest plan could make these programs less effective and efficient, continuing a pattern of ill-advised actions that have the effect of degrading food assistance at a time of rising costs for food and other basic necessities.”

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2026) The Alliance to End Hunger is deeply concerned by the announced reorganization of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The massive reorganization will dilute organizational and program experience and effectiveness and is likely....

05/13/2026

🎙️Latest podcast on hunger in the military🎙️

Hunger is a widespread but often overlooked challenge for many military families. Frequent moves, uncertainty, and other service-related circumstances can make it difficult for servicemembers and their loved ones to consistently access the resources they need. In this episode of Voices to End Hunger, host Minerva Delgado talks with two experts on military food insecurity: Liza Lieberman, Vice President of Public Affairs at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, a leading advocate on this issue, and Megan Rowley, who helped create a food pantry at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and has direct experience supporting military families seeking assistance. Together, they discuss the policies, programs, and advocacy strategies needed to address hunger in the military and share what advocates should understand about this ongoing problem. You can listen to this latest episode through the links in the comments below.

Hosted by Minerva Delgado, Voices to End Hunger spotlights an array of food and nutrition experts in policy and practice – highlighting innovative approaches to combating hunger and malnutrition and featuring discussions on the intersection of advocacy and action. Guests include members of the All...

05/08/2026

On Thursday advocates, farmers, chefs, organizations, companies, universities, elected officials and others from across the great state of Mississippi gathered for an energizing Hunger Free Mississippi Conference.

Throughout the day we heard from some of the Mississippi's most dedicated fighters for a hunger free state, and learned about the unique challenges and opportunities facing the issue of hunger. From the gulf coast to the Delta region to the Choctaw nation and beyond, the diversity of peoples, cultures, experiences, and expertise combined to display an inspiring and promising foundation for a vibrant future.

While there are way too many people to thank for making the day possible, we want to send a special thanks to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative, Alcorn State University, and the Mississippi Food Policy Council for co-hosting the event. We also want to send a special and heartfelt shoutout to Foot Print Farms for both feeding and teaching us about the incredible relationship between food, culture, and health.

We hope we will be able to keep this energy going and push our collective efforts towards a hunger-free Mississippi and beyond!

04/30/2026

Our statement from Eric Mitchell on today's passage of the out of Committee:

The past few months have highlighted how fragile food security is in the United States and around the globe, and how intertwined the lives of those who struggle to put food on the table are with decisions made at the highest levels of government. This latest Farm Bill does nothing to alleviate the stress and uncertainty felt by millions of Americans and people around the world who worry if there will be enough food for their families every day.

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) The following statement was issued by Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger, following the passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (“the Farm Bill”) out of the House Agriculture Committee. “The past few months have hi...