Hunger Free America CEO visits AIO

Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg is a long-time leader and prominent national spokesperson in the fight against hunger. As author and CEO of the leading organization to end hunger in America, Joel is considered to be the authoritative voice on the issue, spanning social, economic, and political divides to present obtainable and common-sense solutions.

During his visit, Joel met with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree staff member Rhiannon Hampson, Maine Senator Dave Miramant, Maine Representative Vicki Doudera, AIO Board Chair Liz Jenkins, and AIO Executive Director Joe Ryan. A robust roundtable discussion covered topics including national and local food insecurity issues, legislation and action steps, and the root challenges that lead to food and energy insecurity in Maine. While there is much work to be done, Berg expressed the work AIO is doing is innovative and comprehensive, including collaborations with many other community organizations. Video of this important roundtable discussion is available on the AIO website.