Classroom lessons about hunger

Food for Our Future Hunger Curriculum
Elementary
Middle/High School
Designed by Hunger Task Force, Food for our Future is a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students gain a greater understanding of the issues that hungry people face and what can be done to address hunger in our community.

2006 National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Manual
From November 12th-18th, 2006, a number of schools, communities and cities take part in a nationwide effort to bring greater awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness in the US.

Hunger 101 by the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Curricula for a variety of age levels on topics, readings on hunger, and community advocacy.

Catholic Charities
"Teaching About Hunger, Homelessness, & Poverty" is a .pdf compilation of information and activities to educate children and adults.

Do Something: A Thanks/Giving Challenge
The Thanks/Giving Challenge gives you the chance to "give thanks" and "give back" by performing service, receiving canned goods in return, and then passing those cans on to those in need. Elementary, middle school, and high school curricula are available (you must register to download).

Feeding Minds
Sample lessons and materials for exploring hunger, malnutrition, and food security.

Kids Can Make A Difference
Kids Can Make A Difference® (KIDS), an educational program for middle- and high school students, focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.

Oxfam America
Access "Fast for a World Harvest" organizing kit.

Peanut Butter and Jelly
Taken from the Random Acts of Kindness Web site, this simple lesson explains how to make and distribute sandwiches in your community.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara/San Mateo
"Hunger in Our Community" curricula that include detailed lesson plans, additional activities, supplemental materials, and a suggested reading list for elementary and middle/high school audiences.

Tackling Hunger on "Souperbowl" Sunday
In this lesson from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate ways in which children can become involved in community service projects, specifically focusing on simple fundraisers that they can organize and execute.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Offers a variety of information and resources for food and nutrition programs including food stamps, school meals, and summer food service programs.

Understanding Hunger in Minnesota
Lesson modules to teach about the existence of hunger and associations working to remedy the problem.

Youth Against Hunger
YAH! is a community service learning program for schools and youth programs designed to help students understand hunger and develop a personal sense of civic responsibility through hands-on community service. They list a variety of K-12 activities on their Web site.