Contact: Lindy Wood at lindy.wood@acfb.org or (404) 892-3333 Ext. 1228.
What is Hunger 101?
Through workshops, online curricula and other creative tools designed for a variety
of age groups, Hunger 101 strives to increase awareness about hunger and poverty
on the local, state and national levels. Hunger 101 plays an integral role in furthering the Atlanta Community Food Bank's mission: to fight hunger by engaging, educating and empowering our community.
Hunger 101 is a learning and growing experience for all ages and walks of life.
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What do we teach?
Geared for teachers, youth, colleges, camps, faith groups, scout troops, schools,
civic, corporate and volunteer groups, Hunger 101 workshops are free of charge
and typically last about an hour and a half. Participants are expected to follow up with one action step such as volunteering, organizing a food drive or contacting their senators and representatives.
A Hunger 101 session can easily be incorporated into a 50-minute classroom period. Such a session might include:
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Guided round table discussion.
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A variety of interactive activities and simulations.
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Brainstorming.
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Story, art and Feast or Famine the Food Security Board Game with young kids.
Follow up action steps might include a few hours of volunteer time at the food bank or another community-based anti-hunger program. It could also involve organizing a food drive for the food bank or a partner agency in your community, as well as contacting public leaders about policy issues affecting hunger. The Food Bank is happy to offer opportunities and guidance to anyone interested in becoming involved.
Who attends Hunger 101?
Click here for a list of recent participants.
How can I use Hunger 101 in my organization?
In addition to leading workshops, the Hunger 101 project offers five curricula modules that include complete, detailed lesson plans and appendices with supplemental materials for lessons as well as additional readings on hunger. We have also developed a board game called Feast or Famine the Food Security Board Game which has recently been revised with the incredible talents of Hothead Studios (www.hotheadstudios.com).
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