EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 16 MIN
#117: UWKC in DC, Episode One: Hunger Advocacy
from Hourglass: United Way of King County · host Joe Burris, Director of Storytelling and Public Relations, United Way of King County
Send us Fan MailGood news happens. This week's episode is the first of a two-part series on United Way of King County staff members visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with federal lawmakers from Washington state.This episode looks at our visit to last week’s Food Research and Action Center National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in D.C., where we and other advocates nationwide spoke with members of Congress and the US Senate about combatting hunger and food insecurity.Hourglass sat down with Sara Seelmeyer, United Way’s director of Ending Hunger, and Madeleine Vistica, United Way Food Security Program Manager, to discuss their expectations before the event and their reflections after speaking with lawmakers. We will also spotlight our May 5 GiveBIG event and our upcoming Pack the Bus event.Thanks for tuning in.
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Send us Fan Mail Good news happens. This week's episode is the first of a two-part series on United Way of King County staff members visiting Washington, D.C., to meet with federal lawmakers from Washington state. This episode looks at our visit to last week’s Food Research and Action Center National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in D.C., where we and other advocates nationwide spoke with members of Congress and the US Senate about combatting hunger and food insecurity. Hourglass sat down wit...
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