Congressional Hunger Center

Our Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER, INC. IS TO TRAIN AND INSPIRE LEADERS WHO WORK TO END HUNGER, AND ADVOCATE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT CREATE A FOOD SECURE WORLD. THE CENTER IS A LEADER IN THE MOVEMENT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO FOOD AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE CENTER CREATES AND NURTURES A COMMUNITY OF INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRING LEADERS WHO ACT AS CHANGE AGENTS, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GRASSROOTS EFFORTS AND NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITION, AFFORDABLE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD.