04/29/2026
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
We’re proud to share a powerful op-ed published in the Houston Home Journal, co-authored by one of our incredible HealthMPowers Youth Advisory Board members alongside our CEO. Together, they shine a light on a critical issue: ensuring Georgia’s kids have access to nutritious meals during the summer through Summer EBT.
As we remain hopeful this vital investment receives the Governor’s support, an even bigger story is unfolding—✨ the power of youth voice. The true GEM of this effort is watching young leaders build skills, engage with complex policy systems, and educate their peers and communities. From school gardens to the State Capitol to the opinion pages, these youth are leading with courage, clarity, and purpose—turning lived experience into real action.
When youth are the architects of their own growth, the impact is transformational. Nourished, active kids are the goal—but empowered youth are the lasting legacy. 💛
🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://hhjonline.com/for-georgias-youth-hunger-doesnt-take-summer-off/