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Dr. Mariana Chilton, an assistant professor of health management and policy and an expert on children and food insecurity (hunger) in America, was featured in articles across the country at the end of February. The syndicated, Associated Press article profiles her work, along with her "Witnesses to Hunger" study and exhibit. The article appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald and many more. You can read the article or see more about her research project at www.witnessestohunger.org or watch the project's video.
Earlier this year, Crystal Sears, a participant in the "Witnesses to Hunger" study, was recently spotlighted in a story on CNN.
In addition, Dr. Chilton has provided expert commentary to The Philadelphia Inquirer on February 9 and February 20 of this year about the impact of hunger on child development and health, as well as maternal depression. |
As part of the "Witnesses to Hunger" study, Dr. Chilton provided an opportunity for 40 mothers in Philadelphia living in poverty to show the dire circumstances they face every day. The women's photographs show a desolate collage of run-down homes, asthma and kitchens in disrepair. They also show family life, beautiful children, and hope for a better future. The photographs were recently on display at Drexel University, and the exhibit is expected to travel to various sites across the region.
"For ten years, our research has been documenting the health and wellbeing of children in relation to hunger and poverty alleviation programs. Unfortunately, there have been no significant changes in national and local hunger rates for more than a decade. It was time for a new frame of reference. It was time to change the conversation about poverty and hunger in the United States," said Chilton about "Witnesses to Hunger." "We think that listening to the voices, experiences and wisdom of mothers who are the true experts can truly inspire the public and policy makers to make decisive changes in policies for low income families."
Additional coverage of the " Witnesses to Hunger" includes:
The Philadelphia Inquirer – "Flashes of reality in N. Phila." (November 30, 2008)
WPVI-TV (ABC) (December 10, 2008)
McClatchy Newspapers – "School health experts warn of growing hunger" (December 8, 2008)
KYW Newsradio – "Mothers Tell Story of Living Poor in Philadelphia" (December 16, 2008)