52% of 4th graders are receiving subsidized meals
When I think about childhood hunger a vivid image comes to mind of my fourth grade teacher, Ms. Doyle, teaching kids how to make simple nutritious snacks – like peanut butter on apples. It was the...
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No Excuses! Give-Volunteer-Advocate to End Hunger
As we approach the end of Hunger Action Week I’m filled with mixed emotions. On one hand I’m thrilled with the number of community members, local leaders, agencies and businesses taking a stand...
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Help Build a Hunger Free Community on Saturday
On Saturday, May 12th, we all have a very easy way to take part in building a Hunger Free Community through the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Here’s what you need...
View ArticleCollective Impact to End Hunger
Today I watched a documentary on Hunger in America at the Seattle International Film Festival called Finding North. The film did an excellent job of highlighting what hunger relief advocates and...
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Summer Hunger Increasing and What YOU Can Do About It
It hasn’t quite felt like summer in Seattle just yet, but most families are gearing up for summer camp, vacation, and fun in the sun. While sunburn, poison ivy, and too much ice cream may be the top...
View ArticleEnding Homelessness: Change is in the Air
Last week leaders from across the country came to Seattle for the National Conference on Ending Family & Youth Homelessness. Senator Patty Murray, Jeff & Tricia Raikes, and County Executive...
View ArticleClear Goals & Clear Roles Needed to End Hunger Now
I’m in DC this week talking about food policy and what it takes to end hunger with hundreds of our nations leaders in this area. I am looking forward to learning about new data and best practices,...
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AmeriCorps A Love Story
I have a confession……I love AmeriCorps. Like traveling in Barcelona, sipping red wine, and watching West Wing, AmeriCorps is a passion, a hobby, and something I treasure. Over the last decade I’ve...
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Connecting the Dots to End Summer Hunger
The sun is shining bright in Seattle and we’re gearing up for summer. As we start daydreaming about backyard barbecues and trips to the beach, the United Way team is hard at work building our effort...
View ArticleOutraged about Summer Hunger. Encouraged by Otter Pops.
School is out and summer has officially arrived. Facebook posts are filled with families spending time in the sun, enjoying ice cream cones, and preparing for summer camp. I don’t have kids and I...
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Love you. Love you more
I first learned that my mom was going to become homeless while sitting in a hotel room outside of Venice. I was traveling across Europe with my best friends and celebrating my new job on United Way’s...
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