Series: Student Hunger

Understanding Students and Their Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity During a Pandemic

article-cropped October 11, 2021 by Sarah Mehrotra

While COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of all students and their families, those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity are particularly vulnerable. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools identified 1.4…

School Meals Are a Key Part of Educational Equity

article-cropped September 16, 2021 by Sarah Mehrotra

As many as 1 in 6 kids struggle with a lack of access to food. A serious issue prior to the pandemic, food insecurity in schools has only gotten worse…

Denise Forte, Interim CEO of the Education Trust, Testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Rules on The Role of Schools in Ending Hunger and Improving Nutrition

newspaper September 15, 2021 by EdTrust

United States House Committee on Rules Ending Hunger in America: The Role of Schools in Ending Hunger and Improving Nutrition Denise Forte Interim CEO of The Education Trust Chairman McGovern,…

How to Solve Child and Student Hunger in America? Do What Works — And Don’t Stop

article-cropped June 23, 2021 by Courtney Bollig, Keith Curry

During COVID-19, rates of hunger and food insecurity soared to heights not seen since The Great Depression as families found themselves without jobs to pay the bills, children without school…

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Declares Supports for Kids and Families “Essential”

article-cropped March 12, 2021 by Carrie Gillispie, Courtney Bollig

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families has been seismic. In a society held up almost entirely by the childcare and education sectors, both of which allow…

Ed Trust Applauds Inclusion of Critical Nutrition Assistance Programs in House Continuing Resolution

September 23, 2020 by EdTrust

Statement from John B. King Jr., Ed Trust president and CEO, on the House’s passage of H.R. 8337: “We are encouraged that lawmakers worked in a bipartisan manner last night…

The Education Trust Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Expanding Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs

newspaper September 22, 2020 by EdTrust

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate 317 Russell…

Hungry Kids Continue to Struggle Through a Pandemic During Summer Months

article-cropped July 07, 2020 by Courtney Bollig

America’s kids have already endured what has been undoubtedly the most nontraditional school year of their young lives. However, the summer months bring added uncertainty for many families who are…

How to Support College Students Aging Out of Foster Care During COVID-19

article-cropped June 23, 2020 by Mauriell H. Amechi

Picture this: A second wave of coronavirus infection hits the U.S., and college leaders decide to shut down campuses. Students have two weeks or less to pack up their belongings…