Hungry for Change: My Generation Can’t Afford to Wait

Written By Amy Dillon

Teens vs. Childhood Hunger: Let’s Go Viral!

The Problem:
1 in 5 kids in America struggles with hunger. But when Gen Z speaks up, lawmakers listen.

The Mission:
Flood social media with videos calling out childhood hunger and tag the people who can fix it.

How to Join (3 Easy Steps):

Record a 15-30 Second Video

  • Example Script:
    "I’m [Name], a teen from [State]. Did you know 1 in 5 kids in the United States struggles with hunger? [Your Lawmaker], will you support free school meals? No child should learn hungry. #GenZVsHunger"

Tag & Challenge

  • Tag your state/local lawmakers (find them here)

  • Challenge 3 friends: "I challenge @Friend1, @Friend2, and @Friend3 to speak up!"

  • Bonus: Tag local/national hunger relief agencies (@NoKidHungry, @FeedingAmerica) to amplify!

Use These Hashtags
#GenZVsHunger #FillTheirPlate #EndChildHunger

Need Inspiration? Try These Ideas:

Hold up an empty plate: "This could be a hungry kid’s dinner. Let’s fix it."
Use a TikTok trend: Like "point to the text" with hunger facts.
Post a statistic: "1 in 5 kids face hunger. Tag your rep to change that!"

Amy Dillon