Vanquishing Childhood Hunger in the U.S.

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Episode Description

Ten years ago, Billy Shore, co-founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength, decided childhood hunger in the U.S. is a solvable issue. Today, he's close to solving it. 📂 ESG;Management

Brief Summary

Billy Shore discusses childhood hunger in the U.S. and the No Kid Hungry campaign's efforts to solve it through school meal programs.

Key points

  • Ending Childhood Hunger. Billy discusses the mission to end childhood hunger in the U.S. and the progress made.
  • The Shift in Focus. Billy explains the organizational pivot to focus on childhood hunger.
  • Impact of School Breakfast Program. Billy shares the success of adding millions of kids to the school breakfast program.
  • The Role of Business in Social Issues. Businesses are increasingly recognizing their responsibility towards social issues, impacting their operations and reputation.
  • Corporate Responsibility in Action. Following recent tragedies, companies are reassessing their relationships with organizations like the NRA.

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