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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Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Work to End Food Insecurity in Seattle

January 3, 2024

Food insecurity is on the rise across the United States. In fact, the USDA recently reported that the nation is seeing the sharpest rise in food insecurity since the 2008 financial crisis. Read more here. […]

Mayor’s Hunger Campaign exceeds fundraising goals while supporting local pantries

December 21, 2023

The Mayor’s Hunger Campaign, a revived local luncheon, reports it exceeded its fundraising goal of $45,000 for the year. Read more here. […]

Little Rock task force on food deserts endorses idea of using mobile grocery store

December 13, 2023

A Little Rock task force on food deserts unanimously endorsed the idea of deploying a mobile grocery store, members of the Little Rock Board of Directors were told during a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Read more here. […]

Meet Some Of The No Kid Hungry Champions Who Inspired Hope And Fed Kids In 2023 (Part 1)

December 6, 2023

Mayors In Action: California’s Mayors Joining A National Nonpartisan Movement To End Child Hunger Launched in 2022, the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger is a nonpartisan coalition working in partnership with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to ensure that every child has the healthy food they need to thrive. By engaging with […]

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, community leaders address hunger in northeast Ohio

December 1, 2023

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Cleveland Clinic, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, MetroHealth and University Hospitals gathered on Friday to pledge their commitment to addressing hunger in the greater Cleveland area. “The City of Cleveland is committed to a community-led all-of-government approach to food justice for all residents,” said Mayor Bibb. “This includes making it easier to acquire […]