Alliance to End Hunger

Farm Bill Presents Missed Opportunity to Reduce Hunger in the United States and Around the World - Alliance to End Hunger WASHINGTON (March 5, 2026) The Alliance to End Hunger is disappointed that food and nutrition security were not prioritized in the markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 202...

While providing limited benefits that our members support, the legislation overall erodes the historic relationship of agriculture and nutrition in the Farm Bill.

You can read our full statement here: alliancetoendhunger.org/farm-bill-pr...

🌍 Globally, the legislation fails to meet the opportunity to enable global food security programs to operate in the most efficient and effective way possible – restricting Food for Peace nonemergency programming and failing to build on and strengthen emergency response programs.

🍎 Domestically, the bill does nothing to alleviate the harms done to nutrition programs through last year's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," specifically the massive cuts to and restructuring of SNAP.

Our Statement on the House Markup of the Farm Bill:

"While offering limited positive policies, the bill fails to rectify damage caused by last year’s massive tax and spending bill, and does not advance the U.S. as a global leader in food security and agricultural development."

Food, History, Culture, and the Continuing March for Justice

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On our latest podcast for #BlackHistoryMonth Minerva speaks with Tambra Stevenson of WANDA. They talk about the role that food, nutrition, culture, & culinary history have in the struggle for justice across the country in both historical and modern practice. Tune in TODAY (links below)!

Thrilled to welcome three new outstanding board members. Yolanda Gordon of @resultsorg.bsky.social, Ben Kalhorn of Cantera Partners, and Liza Lieberman of @mazonusa.bsky.social. Their combined experience & diverse insights are welcomed additions as we continue to work to end hunger everywhere!

Alliance to End Hunger Welcomes Passage of Remaining FY26 Funding Bills, But Warns “Flat Funding” Fails to Meet Demand of Older Americans - Alliance to End Hunger WASHINGTON (February 4, 2026) The Alliance to End Hunger thanks Congress for their passage of the remaining FY26 funding bills and averting a prolonged partial government shutdown, while urging that m...

We welcome the "minibus" passage. Global hunger programs will save lives, but flat funding for the Older Americans Act isn't enough to meet the needs of seniors. We urge addressing hunger/malnutrition be priorities as we look toward the next fiscal year. alliancetoendhunger.org/alliance-to-...

Video New SNAP rules start tomorrow Eric Mitchell, the president of the Alliance to End Hunger, and ABC News' Alex Presha explain the major changes to SNAP benefits going into effect Sunday.

New work requirements for #SNAP start today, which will push millions of people who rely on food assistance off the program & increase the vulnerability of families already struggling to make ends meet. Eric Mitchell spoke to ABC News about the changes. abcnews.go.com/US/video/new...

#SchoolMeals create valuable linkages across communities, economies, and nations. Check out this great webinar by Alliance member @gcnf.org and the @ifpri.org. The discussion will focus on the role of the school feeding workforce in delivering nutritious meals and strengthening food systems.

🎙️ "I see this year as the year of resilience & alignment... you have an election year, and there are going to be a lot of distractions. We need to make sure we stay highly focused on what our end goal is"🎙️
Listen to Eric Mitchell on our latest podcast!
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As we reflect on the faith & determination of MLK we are reminded of our own belief: that we can end hunger for all in a generation. As we contemplate on #MLKDay we are thankful for all of our friends & partners in our continued fight for justice through a world free from hunger.

🎙️ New Podcast Episode🎙️
2026 is shaping up to be a consequential year for food security policies/programs & those who rely on them. On our first episode of 2026 Minerva speaks with our own Eric Mitchell about opportunities, challenges, and insights for the year ahead.

Alliance to End Hunger Applauds Passage of FY26 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill in House, Urges Senate Action - Alliance to End Hunger WASHINGTON (January 14, 2026) The Alliance to End Hunger thanks the U.S. House of Representatives  for their passage of a robust FY26 National Security, State Department & Related Programs appropriati...

We thank the House of Reps for their passage of a robust FY26 National Security, State Department & Related Programs appropriations bill to address ongoing food security crises around the world. We urge the Senate to pass the SFOPS bill without delay.
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Save the Children 'NEWS ALERT' banner, with the Save the Children logo at the top and the website 'SavetheChildren.org' at the bottom. Text reads "1,000 Days of Conflict: The silence is Devastating—and It Is Failing Sudan’s Children" with a link to the full press release.

NEWS: 1,000 Days of Conflict: The silence is Devastating—and It Is Failing Sudan’s Children
Learn More: https://bit.ly/44XYVQM

Together, this week #USDA and #HHS released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. We acknowledge the attention that is being brought to the importance of food to health & working across all of government to make change happen.

Column | Why are malnutrition deaths soaring in America? According to data, malnutrition deaths have jumped in the United States, especially among those 85 and older. Here’s why the numbers suddenly started to rise.

Malnutrition Deaths Soaring in the US?? Not quite, but while the recent a huge increase is largely due to to better identification & recording, there is also a worrying increase in hunger among older adults that cannot be ignored. Thought provoking, informative, and a great read! wapo.st/49k8wCG

Quietly and months late, #USDA released what may be the final annual household food security report for 2024. We hope #USDA reconsiders the decision to discontinue this valuable report. Regardless of what happens we know that we have a lot to do in 2026. www.ers.usda.gov/publications...

A Year-End Message from Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger - Alliance to End Hunger Dear Friends, As we wind down 2025 we are closing out one of the most tumultuous years in memory for anti-hunger programs and those who rely on them. In just over 11 months we have seen the dissolutio...

As we wind down 2025 we are closing out one of the most tumultuous years in memory for anti-hunger programs and those who rely on them. Our work has never been more crucial. Read Eric Mitchell's year-end message to our members, friends, and partners. alliancetoendhunger.org/a-year-end-m...

🎙️ New Podcast Episode featuring @davidbeckmann, President Emeritus of the Alliance and @bread4theworld.bsky.social! 🎙️

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🌍 FEWSNET released their latest Dec. briefing. Troubling signs of sustained drought, conflict, migration and food affordability pressures across the board will be contributing factors to what could be a very stressful and deadly year. Read the brief report
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Increased stress on food assistance programs and personal finances is leading to more vulnerable and hungry senior populations. Thank you Rep. Vern Buchanan & @repbonamici.bsky.social for pushing for Older Americans Act nutrition funding to #EndTheWait!

This #GivingTuesday, help us #EndHunger Everywhere! US families are facing increased stress following a historic shutdown, while global communities struggle to survive as we retreat from global food security leadership. Donate today & double your impact! alliancetoendhunger.org/donate/

🎙️As we approach the holidays millions of hungry people/families face even more stress, with food banks trying to keep up. Tune in as Minerva speaks with Rhonda Chafin of Second Harvest Food Bank of NE TN & Craig Rice of Manna Food Center to share their insights. www.buzzsprout.com/2451786/epis...

Alliance pres Eric Mitchell joined @cspanwj to talk about food insecurity in the U.S. We can't say it enough - programs like #SNAP and #WIC are critical lifelines for people in our communities, schools, office buildings, our churches, and in every state & county in America.

2025 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit, Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 @ 8:00 AM Accelevents WELCOME HUNGER FIGHTERS! Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) will deliver the conference keynote!Click on the Agenda tab to view the summit content. Alliance to End Hunger’s Hunger Free Communities Summit is an annual conference that attracts hundreds of hunger-fighters across the country from governments, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, corporations, and foundations, to students and community residents. Join us on Friday, November 14 as we explore solutions and best practices for ending hunger at the community level and the policies that underpin this work at the federal level. Every year we showcase innovative, multisector solutions to create systemic change, and explore how we can best fight hunger through legislation and policy. The event registration fee is $50 per person. All sessions will be recorded and your registration will allow you to view any sessions you may have missed in the conference platform for up to 30 days. Thank you to our Sponsors! Additional supporters of this event include RWJF Special Contributions Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. ACCESSIBILTYLive captions in English + Spanish will be available upon request. Subtítulos en vivo en Inglés y Español estarán disponibles a pedido. PRESSPlease note, if you are a member of the press, all content presented at this conference must be treated as "off the record." PAST SUMMITSInterested in past HFC Summits? You can see past summit content at our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@alliancetoendhunger3122/playlists.

Join us today at 11am ET for the 2025 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit! We'll dive into how leaders and advocates are responding to recent trends, and building up food secure communities moving forward.

It's not too late to register!
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Alliance to End Hunger Welcomes End of Government Shutdown, Urges Future Protections for Hungry People and Families - Alliance to End Hunger WASHINGTON (November 13, 2025) The Alliance to End Hunger welcomes the passage of a Continuing Resolution last night to end our nation’s record-breaking government shutdown. The “CR,” passed on Wednes...

The Alliance to End Hunger welcomes the end of the record-breaking government shutdown, but urges future protections for hungry people and families.

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Just 2 Days Away! Join us for our 2025 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit. Not too late to register! accelevents.com/e/2025-hunge...

Huge thanks to Enriching Sponsor DoorDash, who has been a stalwart supporter of our Hunger Free Communities Initiative.

SNAP disruptions could have lasting effects The government shutdown may be ending, but hunger relief advocates said even if food assistance returns to normal soon, SNAP's November pause could be felt for a while.

Consequences of recent #SNAP turmoil is not over. Even if benefits make it to those who need them many have made ends meet by sacrificing other things -rent, utilities, etc. These effects will spill into the future for many. Karen Ehrens explains on @wuky.org.
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This #VeteransDay we honor those who dedicated their lives to protecting the freedom of our nation. As we pay our respects, let’s also remember 1 in 9 working age veterans face food insecurity. They served us. We can't and won't leave them behind.