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Our Key Issues

Child Hunger

Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.

Hunger is devastating for growing minds and bodies. But 13 million children in the U.S. are facing food insecurity – and every minute, 33 worldwide are born into hunger.

As families slip deeper into poverty, kids are facing stunted development, malnutrition and even death.

Our Mission

We’re breaking the silence on child hunger.

Nutritious food is a necessity — not a luxury. SCAN is leading the fight to end child hunger by building relationships with lawmakers, activating our network of grassroots advocates and supporting sustainable solutions for the world’s hardest-to-reach communities.

July 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT

Steps for Reps (Shelby County)

Join with other families, educators, and advocates to Vote for Kids on July 20th at the Memphis Chess Club for games and pizza!

Help Children Survive Hunger
Keep SNAP Strong
Keep Kids Fed and Thriving

Programs like WIC and Food for Peace help families put nutritious meals on the table across the globe. But current budget proposals would cut their funding. Tell Congress to protect funding for programs that keep kids fed!

Tell your state lawmakers Colorado has the resources to keep SNAP strong — now we must use them to protect food access for families across our state.

McGovern-Dole Food for Education is one of the world’s most effective hunger-fighting programs. Tell Congress to keep kids fed and thriving!

SEE HOW VOTERS FEEL ABOUT SNAP

TO GET INSIGHT ON WHAT FAMILIES REALLY NEED, SCAN SURVEYED AMERICA.

Upcoming Volunteer Events & Trainings

Volunteer with SCAN and join a community of changemakers! There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or meet with Congress. Don’t worry – we’ll provide the tools you need to be a powerful champion for children.

Upcoming Events

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July 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT

Steps for Reps (Shelby County)

Memphis Chess Club · 195 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38103

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July 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am CDT

Steps for Reps (Sullivan County)

Veterans Park, 1630 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664

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July 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

High 5 for Kids: Kentucky Kickoff

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August 4 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CDT

Tennessee Monthly Volunteer Call

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Thu

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August 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Virginia Community Action Team Meeting

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Wed

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I have to give credit to SCAN’s Advocacy Summit for the ball of fire I’ve become. It pulled out a passion in me I never knew I had.

– Dafnee, SCAN Louisiana State Manager, advocate and mom

Advocacy in Action

Check out the latest updates on our hunger-fighting movement!

Jody Glaser, Sponsorship Associate Communications

Sarah Breaks the Silence on Hunger in Kentucky

Victoria Zegler

Actress Jen Garner Teams Up with Mark Shriver 

Jody Glaser, Sponsorship Associate Communications

Victoria Zegler

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