Nutrition Consortium to Attend National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

The Nutrition Consortium of NYS hits the road Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 3, for the annual Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, DC, sponsored by the Food Research and Action Center and Feeding America. Dawn Secor, Misha Marvel, Rachel Rupright, and Casey Dinkin will be attending on behalf of the Nutrition Consortium. This conference serves as an opportunity to find out the latest in strategies on expanding participation in Food Stamps/SNAP and child nutrition programs, hear about successful nutrition assistance program initiatives in other states, and learn what is going on with anti-hunger policy efforts in the nation's capitol.

On Tuesday, the conference adjourns and anti-hunger advocates from across the nation bring their message to Capitol Hill. The Nutrition Consortium will be joining advocates from across NYS to meet with members of New York's delegation, encouraging them to support measures which reduce hunger for residents of our state. A key focus of these meetings will be the upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization, and asking for increased funding for these important child nutrition programs.