Kimberly Hart, a member of Witnesses to Hunger: New Haven, spoke with Jessicah Pierre of Inequality.org to share her story of the challenges she’s faced having several felony convictions on her criminal record…from 30+ years ago. Now, though she struggles to find work in several sectors, she doesn’t give up hope and has become a…
#WitnessesToHunger: Hunger-Free America Anti-Hunger Corps Workshop
Witnesses to Hunger is a program that develops the best advocates to fight hunger and poverty in America. We believe that the experts– people with first-hand experience– should be the ones leading the education, training, and development of the next generation of social justice advocates. We recently had the opportunity to do a workshop with…
Witnesses To Hunger: Philadelphia – Myra Y. Keeps the Fight Going
Witnesses to Hunger is growing! We are inviting interested people to meetings in various cities to learn more about our work and become involved. We recently hosted a meeting in New Haven, CT where we are looking to expand our youth outreach and engagement. In this video, Myra Y. of WTH: Philadelphia shares her story…
#WitnessesToHunger at #CBCFALC2017: Fighting Poverty, Building Economic Security
For September’s #WitnessesChat, Witnesses to Hunger members Kim Hart of Witnesses to Hunger: New Haven and Tianna Gaines-Turner of Witnesses to Hunger: Philadelphia presented at “Fighting Poverty, Building Economic Security,” a panel presentation at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. Watch the video below to hear Kim discuss her experiences living with a criminal…
#WitnessesToHunger: New Haven Member Speaks With Yale Students
“Last autumn, on November 17 at Café Med, the crowd at the School of Medicine’s 24th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Auction grew quiet as Kim Hart, a 55-year-old lifelong New Haven resident, came to the microphone to provide a firsthand look at what it means not to have enough to eat. Hart, who lives in…
Witnesses to Hunger: Youth Forum (Recap)
On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Witnesses to Hunger held a Youth Forum and Back-to-School Party, a day-long celebration of youth advocacy and anti-poverty activism in Philadelphia. Witnesses from Philadelphia and Boston came together to promote the work of Witnesses to Hunger and give away free school supplies to West Philadelphia community members. The Back-to-School party…
#WitnessesToHunger Often Find It Too Expensive to Eat
Barbie Izquierdo, an anti-hunger advocate from Philadelphia, was in Iowa City to discuss her struggles with feeding her children. Izquierdo is the subject of a documentary, “A Place at the Table,” and a founding member of Witnesses to Hunger, a research and advocacy organization. Read more here: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/too-expensive-to-eat-families-share-challenges-of-living-in-johnson-county-20170609
Karla T. of #WitnessesToHunger Speaks About School Suspensions
There is growing concern about the disproportionate suspensions of children of color and children living in poverty and low-income areas. Witnesses to Hunger hosted a #WitnessesChat to discuss this issue with one of our new members, Karla T. of Philadelphia. Watch the video here:
#WitnessesToHunger Op-Ed: Budget Brings An Avalanche of Pain
“America will not be made great by these false, dangerous moves.”
#WitnessesToHunger Member Believes Trump Budget Cuts Would Make Our Country Weaker
Myra Y., a passionate and vocal member of Witnesses to Hunger, recently wrote an op-ed for The Philly Voice. “I see the greatness of America in how we care for each other, how we support our neighbors when they are in need, and how we stand up for what is right.” Read more from Myra…
#LetsTalkPhilly Comes to @TheEatCafe w/ Witnesses to Hunger
On May 23, 2017, On The Table Philadelphia hosted a series of conversations around the city in mostly dining settings. People were invited to come and join conversations about everything from equity to politics and more. Member of Witnesses to Hunger, Angela Nike Sutton, was a highly engaged participant, sharing her thoughts about employment and…
Imani S. Presents at #PhillyGrandRounds “A Witness to Hunger: A Look at the Unhealthy Impact of Poverty on an American Family”
Witnesses to Hunger were invited to present at Philadelphia Public Health Grand Rounds Poverty & Public Health: Addressing the Causes and Consequences forum. Imani S. presented her talk “A Witness to Hunger: A Look at the Unhealthy Impact of Poverty on an American Family”. Watch an excerpt below
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