Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the 52nd Street Elementary School in South L.A. which has 850 students and, last October, switched to breakfast-in-the-classroom (notwithstanding some initial resistance and concerns).

When a child misses breakfast, it can drastically reduce their chances at success in school and later in life. That’s why increasing breakfast participation is a primary goal of the No Kid Hungry campaign.

In the last two years, our country has faced a lot of cliffhanger endings to our debt and deficit issues. We've seen debt ceilings and fiscal cliffs. Government shutdowns and forced furloughs. None have posed a threat to low-income children and families like what we are facing this week.

The New Year is a time for renewed energy and hope for many of us. But for kids who face hunger day in and day out, this time of year is no different.

Here at Share Our Strength, we’re energized and ready to charge ahead in this New Year — fighting hard to make No Kid Hungry a reality in America.

Imagine how far one million dollars could go toward helping us end childhood hunger in America.

During his 2008 presidential campaign, President Obama committed to working to end childhood hunger in America. Four years later, while the economy slowly begins to recover and banks and the auto industry have come back from the brink of collapse, 16 million children are at risk of hunger.

On behalf of everyone at Share Our Strength, our hearts go out to all our supporters who have been impacted by the effects of Hurricane Sandy -- it has undoubtedly been a challenging week for you, your staff and your loved ones.

Recently, I joined with five other anti-poverty, child advocates in sending a letter to President Obama and Governor Romney urging the candidates to share their plans for addressing child poverty in their Administration.

If you are passionate about education, health care, ending obesity, and economic competitiveness and security…you may find that the issue of childhood hunger is more important to you than you realized.

There’s been a lot of talk in the news over the past week about Americans who are receiving public assistance. At the No Kid Hungry campaign, we work tirelessly every day of the year to protect nutrition programs like SNAP — especially for the 1 in 5 kids who face hunger across America.

Your voice matters to children

Ask your governor to help kids this summer

My Commencement Address at Bronx Community College

Our Own Backyard

National School Breakfast Week

Narrowing the Achievement Gap by Narrowing the Hunger Gap

$10 For a Homemade Meal for 4?

What did you say you were going to be "when you grew up?" A veterinarian, astronaut, or President of the United States?

Fighting hunger takes many forms. During the holidays, many consider organizing canned food drives, collect donations for families in need or plan to volunteer with local organizations.

Make It Count in 2011

With poverty at an all time high across the nation, the new faces of hunger are the ones you would least expect – and they could very well be your neighbor’s kids.

Yesterday, Dr. Oz unveiled the new faces of hunger – women, men and children in our communities whom you would never expect go to bed hungry every night. He highlighted the terrible effects of hunger on children – both physical and emotional.

This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for all the generosity and compassion you've shown to the boys and girls — and their families — across America who are facing hunger. Together, we are helping children access healthy, nutritious food where they live, learn and play.

Many Thanks

Only Two Days Left

According to new numbers released this morning by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 14.5 percent - or 17.2 million American households - were unable to consistently put food on their tables for their families last year.

No Kid Hungry This Summer

Later this week, we'll announce that Share Our Strength is joining other organizations in participating in a day-long fast to protest proposed budget cuts to nutrition and other social and human services that will impact children facing hunger. Will you join us?

Remembering a Hunger Champion

Today, Share Our Strength is releasing the results of a survey of America's teachers. Because they're on the frontlines of this battle, we wanted to hear directly from them about the hunger they witness in the classroom. One thing rings loud and clear: childhood hunger is having an impact on...

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