Hunger Resources

Domestic Hunger Relief

America's Second Harvest- the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, with a network of over 210 food banks (including Huntington Area Food Bank) and food-rescue programs.
http://www.secondharvest.org/

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)- a leading national organization working to improve public policies to eradicate hunger and under nutrition in the United States.
http://www.frac.org

Bread For the World- a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers.
http://www.bread.org/

Feeding Children Better- a ConAgra Foods foundation that fights childhood hunger in America. America's Second Harvest Kids Cafes receive food donations through Feeding Children Better.
http://www.feedingchildrenbetter.org/

S.T.O.P Hunger- the Sodexho Foundation supports innovative programs that fight hunger in the United States. The Sodexho Foundation contributes to the America's Second Harvest network.
http://www.stop-hunger.org/

Catholic Charities USA- Promotes innovative strategies that address human needs and social injustices, and advocates for social policies that aim to reduce poverty and strengthen communities.
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/index_flash.cfm

Congressional Hunger Center- ensures that the issues of domestic and international hunger remain at the forefront of national debate.
http://www.hungercenter.org/

Children

Child Trends- dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing research and data to inform decision-making that affects children.
http://www.childtrends.org/

Families USA- the latest children's nutrition and health initiatives across the U.S.
http://www.familiesusa.org/html/children/child.htm

KIDS COUNT Network- a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the KIDS COUNT Network is comprised of state-based KIDS COUNT projects in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Network members share the common goal of using data to advance change on behalf of kids and families.
http://www.kidscountnetwork.org/

National Center for Children in Poverty- Identifies and promotes strategies that prevent child poverty in the United States and that improve the lives of low-income children and their families. The NCCP is part of Columbia University.
http://www.nccp.org/

Government

Economic Research Service- produces research on nutrition assistance for the USDA.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)- The USDA and its programs, including the Food Stamp Program and Child Nutrition Programs.
http://www.usda.gov/index.html

Food and Nutrition Service- USDA program that oversees the Food Stamp Program, School Meals, WIC, TEFAP and more nutrition services.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/

United States Census Bureau- contains the latest U.S. census figures on poverty, income, and housing as well as poverty guidelines. http://www.census.gov/

International Hunger Relief

AHEAD- Adventures in Health, Education and Agricultural Development combats malnutrition, disease and poverty in developing countries.
http://www.aheadinc.org/

CARE- an international humanitarian organization that consists of 11 member organizations and works as a global force dedicated to achieving lasting victory over poverty.
http://www.care.org/nshome.asp

Food for the Hungry- efforts include integrated, child-focused development and relief programs in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Food for the Poor: Aims to improve the health, economic, social and spiritual conditions of impoverished people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://www.fh.org/

MAZON- a Jewish response to hunger that allocates donations from the Jewish community to nonprofit organizations providing food, help and hope to hungry people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States, Israel and poor countries worldwide.
http://www.mazon.org/

RESULTS- an international citizens' grassroots lobby working to create the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. RESULTS identifies sustainable solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty around the world, and works to generate the resources necessary to implement them.
http://www.results.org/

United Nations World Food Program - The United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger, assisting the world's refugees and internally displaced people.
http://www.wfp.org/index2.html

Policy and Research

American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)- a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services. APHSA educates members of Congress, the media, and the broader public on what is happening in the states around welfare, child welfare, and other issues involving families and the elderly.
http://www.aphsa.org/

Center on Hunger and Poverty- promotes policies that improve the lives and developmental capacities of low-income children and families in the U.S. and conducts applied research and policy analysis. Part of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.
http://www.centeronhunger.org/

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)- a national, nonprofit organization with expertise in law and policy affecting the poor. Through education, policy research and advocacy, CLASP seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with children and secure access for low-income persons to our civil justice system.
http://www.clasp.org/

Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP)- a non-partisan organization committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social prospects and conditions of individuals, families, and communities.
http://www.cppp.org/

The Coalition on Human Needs- An alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies that address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations.
http://www.chn.org/

Institute for Research on Poverty- a university-based center for research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States. Develops and evaluates social policy alternatives and analyzes trends in poverty and economic well-being.
http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/irp/

National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness (NSCAHH)- works with a coalition of students and community members across the country to end hunger and homelessness through education, service and action. NSCAHH is the largest student network fighting hunger and homelessness in the country, with more than 600 participating campuses in 45 states.
http://www.nscahh.org/

World Hunger Education Service (WHES)- informs the public and policymakers about the causes, efforts, and extent of hunger and poverty in the United States and the world.
http://www.worldhunger.org/

World Hunger Year (WHY)- attacks the root causes of hunger and poverty by promoting effective and innovative community-based solutions to create self-reliance, economic justice, and food security.
http://www.worldhungeryear.org/

For Kids

http://www.leafy-greens.org/lessonplans.html

http://www.5aday.com/html/kids/kids/_home.php

http://www.fooddetectives.com/

http://www.agr.state.nc.us/kids.htm

http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html

The Huntington Area Food Bank
1327 7th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701

Phone: 304-523-6029
Fax: 304-523-6086
Email: hafbmail@hafb.org