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Public Policy

Our message is simple: A hungry child cannot learn. Children’s Hunger Alliance works to raise awareness of hunger trends and consequences and what more can be done to end this debilitating social condition by serving as a resource to Ohio’s elected officials, community and service organizations, and other parties. We share facts about childhood hunger in our state and issue recommendations about how Ohioans can best work together to make sure no child goes hungry. Interested in our recommendations? Just click here.

Even more, much of our work is centered on working to educate legislators and other policy makers about the important role proper nourishment plays in a child’s development and pursuit of academic success. The goal of our Public Policy Department is to successfully encourage state and federal leaders to refine public policy and ensure that every child has access to healthful meals; the opportunity to learn about proper nutrition and physical activity; safe afterschool environments and quality, nurturing child care.

If this goal is achieved, Ohio’s children will be healthy and well-nourished. And they and our state will thrive as a result.

To learn more about the work of our Public Policy Department or for data and statistics on hunger, poverty or USDA Child Nutrition Programs in Ohio, please contact Fred Fastenau at 614-341-7700, ext. 275 or FFastenau@ChildrensHungerAlliance.org.