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CHA to hold Taste to Remember 2026 on Aug. 20 to help food-insecure children in Central Ohio

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org Event’s 20th anniversary will raise funds to fight childhood hunger COLUMBUS, Ohio — Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) is thrilled to mark the 20th anniversary of our signature, late-summer fundraiser, Taste to Remember, from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 20 in Dublin, Ohio. The event celebrates […]

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CHA Champions Bipartisan K-12 Food Literacy Standards in Ohio Legislature

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org Bicameral Bills Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating for Children COLUMBUS, Ohio – Millions of children have been receiving inadequate nutrition education because Ohio lacks nutrition education standards. Two new bills in the statehouse aim to change that by setting statewide food literacy standards that can set

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Children’s Hunger Alliance awarded $1.25 million by Cleveland Clinic at Side by Side 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org Cleveland event raises funds to fight childhood hunger in NE Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – Supporters of Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) showed up strong to lead the charge against childhood hunger in Ohio, donating nearly $43,000 at Side by Side 2026 on May 14 in

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CHA to hold Side by Side 2026 fundraiser on May 14 in Cleveland to benefit children in NE Ohio

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org COLUMBUS, Ohio – Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) is excited to celebrate our impact and partnerships in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio at Side by Side 2026, a fundraiser benefiting children in Cleveland and across Ohio. Guests will enjoy food and drink pairings while learning how

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Former White House Chef Inspires Giving, Urges Childhood Nutrition Education Standards at 31st Annual Menu of Hope

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org Children’s Hunger Alliance raises $527,000 while celebrating statewide partners COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former White House Chef Sam Kass shared the stage with childcare providers, educators, state legislators, and corporate leaders at the 31st Annual Menu of Hope at the Hyatt Regency Columbus on Thursday,

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Former White House Chef joins CHA at Menu of Hope to fight childhood hunger in Ohio

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Sam Kass, former White House Chef and Nutrition Policy Advisor, will be the special guest at the Children’s Hunger Alliance’s 31st Annual Menu of Hope fundraiser on March 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The event aims to combat childhood hunger, with CHA providing millions of meals yearly to food-insecure children.

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A message from our CEO: ‘Despite the state budget cut, we do NOT plan to cut any children from our programs’

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Dear CHA Supporters, Thank you for your advocacy during the budget process. Ultimately, CHA’s funding was cut by $2 million in the biennial Ohio budget, which will result in 1.2 million fewer meals for children when they return to school in August. Despite the state budget cut, we do NOT plan to cut any children from our

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Children’s Hunger Alliance raises $35,000 at Side by Side 2025 to help children in Northeast Ohio

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Annual Cleveland fundraising event showcases vital regional partnerships COLUMBUS, Ohio — Supporters of Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) showed up strong for an evening of food, drink, and fun in the Flats at Side by Side 2025 on May 15. In doing so, they became part of the solution to childhood hunger, which affects 1 in

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Joe Burrow, Gov. Mike DeWine Spark Record Support for Ohio’s Children at 30th Annual Menu of Hope

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nate BeelerDirector, Communications & MarketingChildren’s Hunger Alliance614-643-8051nbeeler@childrenshungeralliance.org COLUMBUS, Ohio — Star NFL quarterback Joe Burrow shared the stage with childcare providers, state legislators, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine at the 30th Annual Menu of Hope at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on Thursday, March 6, 2025, helping to raise a record $530,000

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Star quarterback Joe Burrow joins Children’s Hunger Alliance, Kroger’s Columbus Division, and Kroger Health to fight childhood food insecurity in Ohio

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Heisman Trophy-winner to headline 30th Annual Menu of Hope fundraiser on March 6 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Star quarterback Joe Burrow is teaming up with Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA), Kroger’s Columbus Division, and Kroger Health to tackle childhood food insecurity in Ohio by headlining CHA’s 30th Annual Menu of Hope fundraiser in Columbus, Ohio, on March

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