Panelists Say Hunger is Spreading in Connecticut; Solution Requires Wider Perspective

Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, Children’s HealthWatch Research and Policy Director, spoke on a panel at the “Rich State, Empty Plates” symposium in Connecticut.

While Obama Talks Poverty, Stabenow Agrees to $8 Billion More in SNAP Cuts

Dr. Mariana Chilton, Children’s HealthWatch Principal Investigator, was quoted in a story on Farm Bill negotiations in The Nation.

Children’s HealthWatch and Zero to Three Letter to Farm Bill Conferees

As farm-bill conferees try to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the farm-bill before the end of the calendar year, Children’s HealthWatch and Zero to Three submitted a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members.

Children’s HealthWatch Recognized by Low-Income Forum on Energy

Children’s HealthWatch’s research and blog were highlighted in the Low-Income Forum on Energy’s latest newsletter.

Why Millions of Americans Go Hungry and How to Address Their Needs

Children’s HealthWatch Founder and Principal Investigator Dr. Deborah Frank was quoted on The Diane Rehm Show.

Witnesses to Hunger (and Poverty) on the Hill

Dr. Mariana Chilton, Children’s HealthWatch Co-Principal Investigator, and Children’s HealthWatch research on the ‘cliff effect’ were featured on The Nation’s “This Week in Poverty” blog.

Food Insecurity: How to ask, what to do!

On November 14th, Children’s HealthWatch Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Eddie Ochoa, hosted an interactive webinar “Food Insecurity: How to ask, what to do!” as part of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s PedsPLACE webinar series.

Rich State, Empty Plates: A Symposium on Hunger in Connecticut

On December 5th, Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, Children’s HealthWatch Research and Policy Director, will be speaking at End Hunger Connecticut’s “Rich State, Empty Plates” symposium on hunger.

What Data Tells us About the Farm Bill

Dr. Megan Sandel, Children’s HealthWatch Co-Principal Investigator, wrote a blog entry for Human Impact Partners on the health impacts of the Farm Bill.

SNAP Cuts Negotiations Could Yield Tricks, not Treats, for Babies

Children’s HealthWatch research on SNAP was featured in a Zero to Three blog post on the ARRA benefit rollback.