Mayors in Action

Mayors work to end childhood hunger by engaging with community leaders to utilize innovative ideas and approaches to ensure equitable access to food for all of their city’s children and to improve utilization of important existing programs such as afterschool and summer meals.

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Local, state officials celebrate Tarrant Area Food Bank agricultural hub grand opening Feb. 28

February 29, 2024

Local and state officials joined Tarrant Area Food Bank staff and volunteers to celebrate the grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting of the new Sid W. Richardson Foundation Agricultural Hub on Feb. 28. The facility increases access to produce for communities in need throughout the 13 counties the food bank serves. Read more here. […]

The City of Salem Joins White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

February 27, 2024

The City of Salem is proud to announce its proposal for the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities has been approved by the White House and CDC Foundation. The proposal outlines the City of Salem’s commitment towards eliminating food insecurity and increasing healthy eating and physical activity by 2030. Read more […]

Mayors Alliance Members Featured by White House

As a follow- up on the National Strategy on Hunger, Health and Nutrition, which came out of the September 2022 White House Summit, this week, the White House hosted a second summit to announce private and public sector commitments. As part of the summit, 15 Mayors Alliance members, including our new Chairwoman, have committed to […]

Mayor Johnson Joins Greater Chicago Food Depository, BJ’s Market To Celebrate Nearly $18 Million Invested in Black and Brown Businesses to Feed New Arrivals

February 8, 2024

The City of Chicago, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and community partners celebrate economic impact generated while providing millions of meals for asylum-seekers. Read more here. […]

Mayors Alliance Convenes for 2nd Annual Meeting

January 31, 2024

During the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting, the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger gathered to officially transition leadership of the Alliance, reflect on the past year, and build momentum for the year ahead. More than 20 member mayors and dozens of staff from mayoral offices and other partnering organizations braved […]