On Thursday, September 6, the White House welcomed 11 Champions of Change who have committed themselves to Strengthening Food Security in the United States and around the world. Among them was 11-year old Joshua Williams, the youngest winner to receive this award, a Miami resident and founder of Joshua’s Heart Foundation (www.joshuasheart.org), which to date, has distributed over 400,000 pounds of food to those in need. Additionally through their collaboration with Whole Foods Markets they teach the recipient families how to prepare healthier meals.
Joshua understands that hunger is an issue that touches the lives of people all around us. Today, almost one billion people do not have access to a sufficient supply of nutritious and safe food, and 16 million children in the United State experience food insecurity each year. Using innovative approaches, Joshua and the other recognized champions are striving to ensure that no man, woman, or child goes hungry and inspiring others to do the same. “Service is my passion”, said Joshua; “it is through the support of family, friends and supporters like the Krass and Black families that our mission is able to move forward.” Read more about Joshua’s thoughts with his post on the Champions of Change Blog, Following My Purpose.
“Today’s champions are examples of the groundbreaking work being done to tackle hunger at home and abroad. These individuals are making improved access to healthy food a reality for millions of individuals in need,” said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. “Establishing global food security isn’t just critical for those now suffering from hunger. It is also vital to our long-term economic prosperity. We applaud the champions for their efforts to empower families and communities and to reduce the depth and severity of hunger around the world.”
The Champions of Change program was created as a part of President Obama’s
Winning the Future initiative. Each week, a different sector is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders, are recognized for the work they are doing to serve and strengthen their communities.
BCG Congratulates Joshua on this great honor!
