Washington, March 24 -- Congresswoman Alma S. Adams issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) convened regional leaders, policy advocates, and community partners on Monday, March 23, 2026, for a discussion on hunger, federal nutrition programs, and the policy decisions shaping access to food across North Carolina and the nation.

Hosted by Congresswoman Alma Adams, founder of the Adams Hunger Initiative, the forum brought together experts working on the front lines of food access to examine the growing demand for assistance, the role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the high-stakes policy debates surrounding the 2026 Farm Bill.

Opening the event, Congresswoman Adams framed h...