Thank you for your interest in the Zero Hunger Internship, a leadership develop‐ ment program of the Congressional Hunger Center!
We launched the Zero Hunger Internship in 2018 with support from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to build the knowledge and leadership skills of the next generation of young people who will end hunger by 2030. Along with the Bill Emerson National and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowships, this internship supports our mission of developing, inspiring, and con‐ necting leaders in the movement to end hunger, and advocating for public policies that create a food secure world. You will see first-hand how organizations are working to eradicate hunger and its root causes on a national and global scale, using policy as a tool to create change. With your cohort of fellow interns, you will sharpen your leadership skills and gain subject matter and advocacy expertise through the Summer Seminars. You will end the summer with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to be an effective anti-hunger advocate in your community. I hope you believe, like we do, that in a moment of crisis, a movement of dedi‐ cated and passionate people can build a better future for their communities—and that you will join us to do just that.
Applications are now open for the 2026 8th Cohort of Zero Hunger Interns!
The Zero Hunger Internship Program, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center, offers a paid, 10-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for students and emerging professionals dedicated to combating hunger through policy, advocacy, and nonprofit work. Interns will gain hands-on experience with leading global and domestic anti-hunger organizations while engaging in leadership development and a summer seminar series focused on hunger, public policy, and advocacy.
What you can expect:
- Paid internship with a stipend of up to $7,500
- Independent research project on a hunger-related topic with a final presentation
- Placement opportunities in policy, advocacy, communications, fundraising, and nonprofit operations
Who should apply:
Applicants should have a strong interest in food and nutrition security, be adaptable, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, be eager to learn, and be ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment. Individuals with firsthand experience related to food insecurity are encouraged to apply.
Why apply:
The Zero Hunger Internship Program prepares the next generation of anti-hunger leaders while strengthening organizations that work daily to reduce hunger in communities across the country.
Application Deadline:
January 30, 2025, at 12 pm EST.
Please apply via this link: https://hungercenter.org/what-we-do/zero-hunger-internship/interns/?utm_source=jobboard&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=fy26recr#apply”
