Washington, D.C, US, 18th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Robert Hahn, an award-winning non-profit leader known for his groundbreaking work with End Hunger in Calvert County, is calling on communities to take action against hidden hunger following the release of a new feature spotlighting his story and mission.

Drawing from decades of experience tackling food insecurity in rural America, Hahn believes the same grassroots solutions can empower communities in the UK and beyond.

“Rural hunger is invisible to most people,” Hahn explains in the article. “It’s hidden behind trees, long roads, and pride.”

His warning is timely. The Trussell Trust reports nearly 3 million emergency food parcels were distributed by food banks across the UK in the past year. Many of these went to rural areas, where poverty is often hidden from view and harder to address.

Hunger Is About More Than Just Food

In the feature, Hahn shares why fighting hunger goes beyond delivering meals—it’s about restoring dignity and creating opportunity.

“Handouts won’t change lives, but hand-ups can,” he says.

Hahn’s approach led End Hunger to launch culinary training programmes that didn’t just feed people but also helped them gain lasting employment.

“It wasn’t just about filling plates,” he says. “It was about giving people tools to change their lives.”

Through collaboration with churches, schools, and businesses, his team connected people with food, skills, and long-term support.

UK Communities Face Similar Challenges

In the UK, hunger affects both urban and rural areas. According to Feeding Britain, one in five people in rural communities struggle with food insecurity—often without easy access to food banks or support programmes.

Hahn’s focus on local leadership offers a clear takeaway for communities everywhere: small actions can lead to large change.

“I’ve sat in rooms where we talked about million-pound donations and in kitchens where we planned soup drives,” he says. “Both matter.”

How You Can Help Today

Robert Hahn urges everyone to take simple, practical steps to fight hunger locally:

• Start conversations about food insecurity in your community.

• Support or organise community food initiatives—from neighbourhood meal sharing to community gardens.

• Volunteer your skills—whether cooking, mentoring, or offering logistics help.

• Partner with schools, churches, and local businesses to expand your reach.

“I’ve learned that change happens one relationship at a time,” Hahn says. “If we all do our part, we can build something amazing—together.”

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Robert Hahn

Robert Hahn is a respected non-profit leader with more than 30 years of experience in community development, fundraising, and poverty relief. He served as CEO of End Hunger in Calvert County and currently works as Chief Advancement Officer at Birmingham Green Foundation, continuing his lifelong mission to empower people and improve lives.