Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the September 18, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants.

Wrap your brain around this: One in seven Americans are facing hunger right now. Look at your co-workers, your neighbors, your friends and your family. It's hard to believe that one of them could be going to bed hungry, but it's true.

Join the #FoodFri Tweetchat on Friday, September 18^th from 1-2pm, Eastern, with @MomsRising, @CoalitiononHN and @NWLC to discuss the 2014 USDA hunger data, as well as the newly released Census data on poverty and healthcare, and how it relates to the upcoming budget and sequester debate. Let's share resources, ideas and raise awareness about this very important topic!

Join us and invite your friends! Click below to share on Twitter.

Tweet: 1 in 7 Americans face #hunger. Join @MomsRising @CoalitiononHN @nwlc on 9/18 1pET for #FoodFri to learn more! Info: http://ctt.ec/V3Qdu+

To join and follow the conversation on Twitter use the #FoodFri Hashtag in each tweet.

You can also follow the chat on Twubs.com/FoodFri. Twubs allows you to follow MomsRising’s registered hashtags by creating an account. Below I have noted the steps.

1. Create an account using an email or your Twitter account.
2. Enter the desired hashtag, #FoodFri, #WellnessWed or #EcoTipTue, in the search box found at the top of the page. Click Enter. A new page will open with the desired chat.
3. Find the “Join This Twub” button found on the right-hand side bar and join the group.
4. Adjust the speed of the conversation to your liking. Options are: Fast, Medium, Slow, Slower, or Slowest.
5. Introduce yourself and join the conversation, by entering your comment, tips, or questions in the “Tweet to #FoodFri as [YourName] box”
6. Or, respond to a specific tweet by hovering over the right-hand side of the individual’s tweet and selecting one of the icons.

More about our #FoodFri Featured Co-Host(s):

Coalition for Human Needs, @CoalitiononHN

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Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) is an alliance of national organizations working to promote policies that address the needs of low-income/vulnerable populations. To learn more about the organization visit their website, Facebook and Twitter account.

National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC

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Since 1972, the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) works to expand the possibilities for women and girls. Learn more about the organization on their website. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

#FoodFri Hunger, Poverty and Healthcare Tweetchat Storify