We are excited to share a blog post from Lauren Banister, a University of Vermont student leader who spent the summer interning at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Lauren attended our August summit and shared her experiences with her peers from 30 other chapters. This piece was originally posted on MAZON’s Blog on August … Continue reading My Summer with MAZON
All posts by Carly Zimmerman
Campus Hunger Project Year One Report
We are proud to share the hard work of our students through the Campus Hunger Project Year One Report. In this report, we reveal the results of our national research project – our first ever – which investigates hunger and food insecurity on the college campus. Student leaders on 23 campuses conducted interviews with student … Continue reading Campus Hunger Project Year One Report
No place for Anti-Semitism or Racism
We are saddened and appalled by the events in Charlottesville. Racism and anti-Semitism have no place in our country and violence is never tolerable. We must all speak out and live our values through our actions. Challah for Hunger has been and will continue to be a welcoming and inclusive community that unites to help … Continue reading No place for Anti-Semitism or Racism
Jeff reflects on his board service
Jeff Marks, Binghamton alumnus and Senior Associate at KPMG, reflects on his experience serving on the Board of Directors. When I stumbled upon a student group called Challah for Hunger during my first month as a freshman at Binghamton University in 2009, I never imagined I would be writing this blog post to share … Continue reading Jeff reflects on his board service
Challah for Hunger welcomes 6 new board members
Join us in welcoming our newest board members, a diverse and talented group of individuals: Maya, our student representative from Miami, Sophie, a dedicated alumna from UNC Chapel Hill, Eileen, a volunteer who has helped us grow our Social Change Bakery and Giving Circle programs, Wendy, a parent of current superstar Jenna at Oxy and … Continue reading Challah for Hunger welcomes 6 new board members
Hey Challah Alumni – Join our Pop-Up Giving Circle
There may be #99DaysofSummer, but you only need one hour to make a difference! Connect with your Challah for Hunger fam for an evening of advocacy, social action, and the opportunity for your voice to be heard. Contribute $18 as a participant in our virtual pop-up giving circle to vote where $$$ goes! Where & When: Your … Continue reading Hey Challah Alumni – Join our Pop-Up Giving Circle
Statement on Rise in Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Today at a town hall held at George Washington University, the Wisconsin HOPE Lab and the Association of Community College Trustees released their latest survey on food insecurity among college and university students. In response to these recent findings and to the February 23rd letter to the Government Accountability Office from Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator … Continue reading Statement on Rise in Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Learning from the Campus Hunger Project
Since the Campus Hunger Project launched this summer, 32 chapters and counting have pledged to participate in the Campus Hunger Project, and our student volunteers have conducted 23 interviews of campus administrators to understand if and how their campuses support those in need. Sumner Schwartz, a junior and Challah for Hunger chapter treasurer at Occidental College, has been very … Continue reading Learning from the Campus Hunger Project
Losing the food safety net
There is no single root cause of food insecurity among college students. Food insecurity exists in a tangled web of issues related to income, education, race and class. Let’s start by looking at the world of higher-education. Today, a college degree is more necessary than ever to secure a job, advance a career, and afford a basic quality of life. Out of the 11.6 million jobs … Continue reading Losing the food safety net
Defining our terms: What do we mean by campus hunger?
What does the term hunger mean? When we say hunger, we are really talking about food insecurity. Hunger is the craving or physical need for food, and is one of many symptoms of food insecurity. Food insecurity is more than hunger. College students experiencing food insecurity don’t know where their next meal is coming from, and don’t have the necessary … Continue reading Defining our terms: What do we mean by campus hunger?
