Philanthropic Efforts to Address Childhood Hunger and Nutrition

How can philanthropic partnerships reduce childhood obesity? The philanthropic community understands the importance connection between food, food insecurity, and children's well-being. From funding high-quality research to investing in policy reform, communications, improving advocacy infrastructure, and direct support to front line programs, foundations have addressed this issue in a multifaceted, sustained and disciplined manner.

In "Philanthropic Efforts to Address Childhood Hunger and Nutrition," Grantmakers for Children, Youth & Families review the results of their partnerships with different sectors to reduce childhood obesity. They also lay out next steps that foundations should take to deepen the work and strengthen the partnerships at the federal, state and local levels.