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His remarks were even more noteworthy because of the audience: Governor O’Malley was addressing his peers, a room full of fellow governors from all over the country, all facing dire budget situations in their respective states, all carrying a shared leadership burden.

Governor O’Malley told his colleagues about the progress that has been made in Maryland, and was a forceful champion of No Kid Hungry, our national campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Through No Kid Hungry, we fund the most effective anti-hunger organizations across the country, connect needy families and children with nutritious food, teach families how to cook healthy on a budget and provide leadership that brings together public and private decision makers to end childhood hunger, state by state.

In a welcome contrast to the sea of bad economic news, Governor O’Malley gave his colleagues an encouraging message about a program that is working, and a practical roadmap for ending childhood hunger in their states. Also presenting at the governor’s private session was Share Our Strength Founder, Billy Shore, who reminded governors that having no lobbyists and trade associations, children are counting on governors and all of us to look out for their interests.

While Governor O’Malley vowed to be the first governor in the country to end childhood hunger, let’s make sure he’s not the only one. What’s YOUR governor doing about childhood hunger?