Ending childhood hunger (and supporting equity to do so) means having the right tools for the job.

I grew up in a tough neighborhood in Detroit, and my family struggled to make ends meet. I've also seen kids facing hunger in Michigan today through my volunteer work for Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters program, where I teach parents how to cook healthy food on a limited budget.

Summer meals program comes with barriers that schools and communities deal with on a regular basis.