Witnesses to Hunger Gives Federal Policy Briefing on Poverty, Nutrition

UPDATE: CBS Evening News featured the Witnesses to Hunger program on its broadcast of June 5. Click here for video (4:09).

On Tuesday, June 2, Drexel's Witnesses to Hunger program held a panel discussion and policy briefing in the US Capital Building in Washington, DC, under the auspices of the Children's HealthWatch organization.

Opening remarks were given by Pennsylvania Representative Chaka Fattah, and panelists included:

• Mariana Chilton, Founder, Witnesses to Hunger
• Quiana Harris, Witnesses Participant
• Ashley Ortiz, Witnesses Participant
• Erica Smalley, Witnesses Participant
• Elizabeth March (Moderator), Executive Director, Children's HealthWatch

The briefing concerned developing policies relating to poverty, affordable housing, nutrition, and children's health. Please click here for more coverage from ConnectForKids.org.