2026 Bridge Builders Summit

Because of Mom: A new world is emerging—led by mothers and caregivers who have always been building it.

About the Summit

No Kid Hungry's third annual Bridge Builders Summit brings together over 150 changemakers to confront the systemic roots of childhood hunger and center single mothers and caregivers as architects of a new economy.

Single mothers and caregivers are economic stabilizers, innovators, and system redesigners. When we center their leadership, lived experience, and collective power, we strengthen families, the economy, and society as a whole.

This convening asks: What does it look like to build power in communities that endures and grows over time? What does a mom-driven, mom-centered movement look like in 2026 and beyond — and what becomes possible for the rest of the country when we have an economy that works as hard for moms as they work for us?

When families have the stability they need, children can grow up nourished, healthy, and ready to thrive. Join us to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate solutions that ensure every family in America has the resources they need to thrive.

Register for the Summit Here

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2026 Bridge Builders Summit - Full Agenda

Explore the full summit agenda and follow the journey from connection and shared analysis to co-creation and collective declaration. Discover the sessions, speakers, and working moments designed to center single mothers as architects of a new economic vision and advance a draft Bill of Rights. Each session builds toward a shared framework and a clear charge for action beyond the convening.

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Need Financial Support to Attend the Summit?

Apply here to request financial assistance to attend the 2026 Bridge Builders Summit. This summit is free to attend, and we have a limited number of scholarships to support travel costs for participating in the summit. 

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Venue

The True Reformer Building
1200 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

  • Metro: U Street/Cardozo (Green/Yellow lines), 13th Street exit
  • Car: Metered street parking available; located across from Ben’s Chili Bowl
  • Bus: Accessible via C51, C53, and C57 lines

 

Plan Your Trip

Hotel Reservation Deadline: May 21st, 2026
Once you are registered for the event, we will share a link to reserve a room within the room block. 

Share Our Strength has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate at the:

Viceroy Hotel
1430 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20005

Make your reservation with this link.

Why stay in the block?

  • Convenience: Approximately 0.7 miles from The True Reformer Building.
  • Value: Discounted group rate of $199 per night rate (plus applicable taxes & fees)
  • Parking: Valet parking is available for both daily and overnight guests at an additional cost.
  • Community: Stay where your peers and partners are staying

Each No Kid Hungry grantee organization is encouraged to send one representative, whose hotel stay will be covered by No Kid Hungry. Additional team members and non-grantee attendees are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of their own hotel accommodations. 

 

Getting to /from Washington DC


Washington, DC is accessible by three major airports - Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore/ Washington International (BWI) - as well as Amtrak Union Station, just minutes from downtown. Metro, bus, rideshare, and taxi services make it simple to get around the city once you arrive.

We can't wait to see you!