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.
Investing in kids is not just good policy—it’s a smart investment in America’s future.
Invest in Kids, Invest in America
America’s strength starts with kids—at home and around the world.
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.
42 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table. Tell your senators: We cannot push more kids into hunger. Don’t cut SNAP benefits.
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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June 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Snack and Act – A Family Friendly Picnic to Advocate for Head Start & SNAPCity of Axum Park (Picnic Site 1 – 4400 Bruce Randolph Ave, Denver, CO 80207)
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Sat
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July 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
2025 Iowa State Advocacy Summit100 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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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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.