NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference


The 2025 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Chapel Hill! This annual day of celebration and inspiration is for everyone in our state interested in making sure kids have access to healthy food in schools and beyond.

Do you have a topic or presentation that you think should be a part of the 2025 Conference? Let us know at carolinahungerinitiative@unc.edu!

2025 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference

WHO?
Anyone interested in nutrition, fighting hunger, education, or making sure kids have access to healthy food is invited. Previous conference attendees have included everyone from nutrition professionals, to principals and teachers, to food banks, to faith-based organizations, to elected officials, to advocates and community leaders.

The conference is hosted by Carolina Hunger Initiative, a part of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The conference was started by No Kid Hungry NC, which is a partnership between UNC and Share Our Strength supported by the same team as Carolina Hunger Initiative.

WHAT?
The conference is a day of celebration and inspiration. Attendees will have a chance to connect with other child hunger leaders from across the state, learn about new strategies and success stories, and leave reenergized to continue the fight against child hunger.

WHEN?
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

WHERE?
The Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC

WHY?
All kids need healthy food to thrive. 1 in 5 children in North Carolina face hunger. Increasing access to healthy food for kids has been linked to better academic performance and better social-emotional outcomes. Let’s end child hunger in our state.

HOW?
Register at CarolinaHungerInitiative.org/Register

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INTERESTED IN PRESENTING?

Do you have a great success story or innovative practice related to fighting child hunger that you want to present at the conference?

Do you have a creative and engaging way to present it?

Tell us what you’d do with 5 minutes on the agenda to tell your story. Share your idea with us by completing the question on the registration form or sending it to carolinahungerinitiative@unc.edu.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?

Carolina Hunger Initiative has sponsorship opportunities open for this year’s event. The NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference attracts more than 350 leading nutrition professionals, passionate advocates, and stakeholders from across the state each year. Contact us at carolinahungerinitiative@unc.edu to learn more.

Here’s what attendees at previous years of the conference had to say:

“It was one of the most exhilarating conferences I have attended.”

“This was very beneficial to have administrators and teachers attend so that we can work hand in hand.”

“The location was great, the involvement was great, and the food throughout the day was an added bonus.”

“Wonderful networking opportunities.”

“It felt very warm to know that we are part of a big cause, and this is something that we will pass to our kids and families.”

“This is the best opportunity we have had all year for an extended session of sharing ideas, collaborations, and strategies.”

“It’s always encouraging and gives hope for our children.”