Our Key Issues
Child Hunger
Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.
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.
Every Child Deserves a Head Start
As child care costs climb across the nation, they need Head Start more than ever. But 750,000 kids could lose this lifeline without support from Congress. Tell your lawmakers: Invest in Head Start. Invest in kids!
Right now, 153 million kids are going hungry worldwide, including nearly 20% of all children here at home. Tell Congress: Kids are counting on us. Fully fund lifesaving programs like Food for Peace and WIC!
Every day, 24 mothers and 167 infants die from preventable causes in Afghanistan. No parent should have to watch their child suffer. No child should die waiting for help that never comes. Tell Congress: Stop the suffering. Restore humanitarian aid.
The White House just released its 2026 budget request – and it’s packed with deep cuts to essential programs that’ll put kids and families at risk.
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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December 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
Kentucky Advocacy SummitBerea College, Alumni Activities Room, 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY 40403
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December 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
South Carolina End of Year Celebration Midlands/Low CountryThe Grand on Main 1621 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
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, advocate and mom from Louisiana
Advocacy in Action
Check out the latest updates on our hunger-fighting movement!
Jody Glaser, Sponsorship Associate Communications
Victoria Zegler
Jody Glaser, Sponsorship Associate Communications
Victoria Zegler
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Add Your Voice
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
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Washington D.C. 20002
(800) 243-5075
supportercare@savechildren.org
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.