VOICE OF HUNGER Advocates Network

• 1 in 17 Minnesotan’s rely upon food shelves.
• There has been a 62% increase in food shelf visits since 2000.
• Food shelves are seeing double & triple digit increases.
• Minnesota is in the top 10 of the 50 states in high economic distress.
• Food stamp recipients are increasing and the poverty rate is rising.
• We need to raise our voices to a new level and create the will to end hunger.

Push for stronger nutrition and human needs programs to support low-income people during the current economic downturn and time of rapidly rising food – Get Nutrition Program Priorities into the Election-Year Debate

• Host and/or attend candidate forums (in a non-partisan manner).
• Ask candidates about their commitment to addressing hunger and poverty in the U.S. and what specific policies and investments they will support.
• Send candidates a questionnaire about their policy positions on hunger and poverty.
• Participate in non-partisan voter registration activities.
• Meet with reporters and editorial writers and urge them to ask candidates about their positions on hunger and poverty.

Mini Grants for Candidate Events Available

The MN Council of Nonprofits is offering small grants to cover the costs of hosting a candidate event. Contact Maureeen Cisneros @ 651-642-1904 × 229

Hunger in MN

Hunger and inadequate nutrition are again on the rise here in the land of plenty, and warriors in anti-hunger campaigns worry it is rapidly getting worse. The faltering Minnesota economy, rising energy prices, out of control health care costs, an aging population living on fixed incomes, job losses and a broad-based dose of inflation are literally taking food right off our tables.

Food for Thought: Hunger is Bad for Business, Bad for Everyone from Minnesota 2020 on Vimeo.

World Renowned Hunger Fighter Makes Special MN Appearance

Former senator and presidential candidate George McGovern, now an anti-hunger advocate, kicked off a grass-roots effort in Minnesota.

Voice of Hunger Network

Log on—use your voice to end hunger—join the network that motivates decision-makers to take supportive action on state and national hunger policy issues.

I can use my voice to end hunger!

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November 2008 Minnesota Anti-Hunger Summit

November 12 (11 am-5 pm) & 13 (8 am-3 pm)
Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minnetonka, MN

Legal Aid, and Hunger Solutions Minnesota present a ground-breaking hunger advocate training. Join the statewide effort to improve access to proper nutrition for those in poverty.

Designed for people working or volunteering to end hunger and poverty, including non-profits, faith-based institutions, schools, and academic centers.

Focused on bringing together anti-poverty and anti-hunger organizations to strengthen the local capacity and fortify the state’s anti-hunger network.

Building Stronger Advocates – Ending Hunger