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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.

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.

Fight for a Budget that Puts Kids First
Stop Major Cuts to SNAP
Budget Cuts Threaten the Health and Safety of Children 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.

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

Tue

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June 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Urgent Recission Text Bank

Zoom

Sat

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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 & SNAP

City of Axum Park (Picnic Site 1 – 4400 Bruce Randolph Ave, Denver, CO 80207)

Sat

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Sat

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July 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT

2025 Iowa State Advocacy Summit

100 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

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

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