Vicki Escarra

Thanksgiving Thoughts About People Struggling with Hunger

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki B. Escarra

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I ask that you take note of the neighbor down the street, or a former co-worker who got laid off, or a member of your place of worship. You just don't know -- they may be in need of food.

New Report Reveals State-by-State Information on Child Hunger

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki B. Escarra

For many children, summer is a time of play and relaxation. But for other children, these months are the most difficult in terms of having access to reliable meals.

Responding to Uninformed Opinions About Hunger

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki B. Escarra

The ever-growing ranks of families turning to America's food banks is a reality that should not be met with ridicule. Instead, we must respond with the compassion, steadfast resolve, and solidarity that have always fueled our great nation.

Health Care and America's Hungry

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki B. Escarra

While debate continues over the direction of health care reform, I encourage you to keep in mind the low-income men, women and families who regularly ...

How Will We Feed the Nearly One in Four Children Facing Hunger in America?

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki B. Escarra

Last week, I was on a phone call with more than one thousand Americans. My organization, Feeding America, hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Ra...

40% Of Food Produced Goes To Waste, While One In Six Go Hungry

Posted 05.25.2011

Vicki Escarra, the president and CEO of Feeding America, calls hunger America's "dirty little secret." Mara Schiavocampo from NBC Nightly News discove...