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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.

Urge Kentucky Lawmakers to Invest in Kids
Urge Tennessee Lawmakers to Invest in Kids
Urge South Carolina Lawmakers to Invest in Kids

Send a strong message to Kentucky state lawmakers urging them to invest in early childhood education and prioritize child hunger prevention so Kentucky’s kids and families can thrive.

Let’s send a strong message to Tennessee state lawmakers urging them to invest in early childhood education so kids and families can thrive.

South Carolina kids need our help to address barriers to nutritious food, and early care providers need our help to support increased tax credit incentives to allow them to receive more tax money back to remain in the field!

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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January 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST

Kids First Day of Action New Mexico

New Mexico State Capital, 90 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

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February 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST

Tennessee SCAN Volunteer Call

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February 10 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am CST

Iowa Child Care Coalition Day on the Hill

Iowa State Capital, Des Moines, IA

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March 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST

Tennessee SCAN Volunteer Call

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March 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT

South Carolina Day of Action

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 1100 Sumter 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

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

MORE KEY CAUSES

Early Childhood Education

Early education prepares children for a lifetime of learning.

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Children in Crisis

When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.

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