Who we are
A foundational principle of Hunger Solutions Institute is hunger is a solvable problem, but only when relevant knowledge from all academic disciplines is combined with abilities and strengths from all sectors. By facilitating multi-sector collaborations at discipline, sector, campus, state, national, and global levels, HSI leverages collective efforts to promote development, adoption, and advancement of innovative best practices to address hunger and food insecurity.
"Hunger is a solvable problem."
Our Programs
Add Milk
Overall, Americans are consuming less milk. Low fat milk is an important part of a healthy diet, and this decline over time could have health impacts on future generations.
Delta Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Established in 2024 through a partnership with the Auburn University Hunger Solutions Institute, Hope Enterprise Corporation, and Wright Food Solutions, Delta HFFI is committed to building a stronger, more resilient food system across the Delta region of the United States (US).
Double Up Food Bucks Alabama
Double Up Food Bucks Alabama seeks to increase the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
End Child Hunger in Alabama
End Child Hunger in Alabama (ECHA) is a public movement addressing the critical issues of hunger and food insecurity facing Alabama’s children and youth.
Hunger Free Higher Ed
Hunger Free Higher Ed (HFHE) seeks to foster collaboration, lead innovative research, and promote data-informed efforts to elevate systemic solutions for college student food insecurity at institutions of higher education.
Presidents United to Solve Hunger
Presidents United to Solve Hunger is a consortium of universities from around the world that have the collective mission to end hunger and poverty, both locally and globally.
Universities Fighting World Hunger
UFWH is a growing, global network of universities working in partnership to amplify the voice of the rising generation – a voice calling for a world free from hunger and malnutrition.