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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 Tennessee Lawmakers to Strengthen Child Care and Nutrition

Tennessee lawmakers are considering bills that would strengthen child care for families and ensure access to summer meals across the Volunteer State.

Hunger Shouldn’t Hold Kids Back
Urge Iowa Lawmakers to Invest in Kids
Urge Kentucky Lawmakers to Invest in Kids

1 in 5 kids across rural America don’t have enough to eat. Thankfully, programs like SNAP and WIC help families put nutritious food on the table. Tell Congress: Fully fund SNAP and WIC. Protect children’s futures!

Send a strong message to Iowa state lawmakers urging them to make investments in child nutrition and quality early childhood education so Iowa’s kids can thrive!

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.

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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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

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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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