Feeding America is a hunger relief organization that partners with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to provide food to people facing hunger. The organization advocates for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger.

Feeding America

Feeding America | 74,576 followers on LinkedIn. The nation&#39;s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. | As the largest network of food banks, pantries, and meal programs in the country, Feeding America is the leading organization in the fight against hunger in the United States. 200 food banks strong, we serve more than 40 million people in virtually every community in America. Since our beginnings 40 years ago, Feeding America has made innovative strides in combating food waste and providing fresh food to hungry people across the country. We believe that everyone - individuals, charities, businesses and government - has a role in ending hunger in America.

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In recent weeks, Feeding America partner food banks across four states met with USDA leaders to discuss disaster response, the ongoing disruptions to the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and other critical issues impacting food banks and local communities. Last week, MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC —whose facility was destroyed during Hurricane Helene—welcomed Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to its temporary warehouse. Food bank leaders and Feeding America President and COO Linda Nageotte met with the secretary to discuss current relief operations as well as strategies to uplift local communities as they recover in the coming weeks, months and years. Sec. Vilsack also heard from and expressed gratitude to a group of MANNA volunteers, noting they served as a powerful reminder of the importance of community. Golden Harvest Food Bank in Georgia and Three Square Food Bank in Nevada each met with USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. Atlanta Community Food Bank , Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Food Bank of Northern Nevada each met with USDA Deputy Under Secretary Cindy Long. We commend the leaders and staff of these food banks for the effort they put into preparing for these visits. A continued strong partnership between the Feeding America network and USDA is crucial in the movement to end hunger.

Feeding America, as the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, is part of a network of over 200 food banks and 60,000+ agencies to provide billions of meals to people in need. As the election approaches, one truth remains: hunger transcends politics. We’re committed to continuing our work with leaders from all sides to advance proven policies that support every community facing hunger. Find out more here: bit.ly/4ehWPwK

In 2023, more than 47 million people—including nearly 14 million children—faced hunger in the United States. We need urgent action from our government, and YOU can vote to feed America. Check out what’s on your ballot, get election reminders and more at Vote.org ! #VoteEarlyDay

Share a meal this holiday! As we gear up for the holiday season, we look forward to seeing impactful campaigns to support people in our community experiencing food insecurity. Many families may be stressed during the holidays, but we can bring smiles and nourishment to their Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations! Join Feeding America in our mission to provide warm meals and joy to neighbors facing hunger. Here’s How You Can Help: 💰Fundraise: Every dollar you and your network raise brings us closer to ensuring everyone has a delicious meal this holiday! bit.ly/3YybsaC 🎉Spread the Cheer: Share this message with your network and help us raise awareness about food insecurity. 🤝Volunteer: Join us in packing and distributing meals—your time and energy can brighten someone’s day! bit.ly/3AcEovt

Our sincere thanks to the Walmart Foundation for helping communities after #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton with an incredible $1 million gift and the donation of truckloads of food, water, and supplies to food banks in Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia — all part of a broader commitment of longstanding support from Walmart, Sam's Club , and the Walmart Foundation.

Just last year, the Feeding America network of food banks and their community food distribution partners rescued 2.3 billion pounds of retail products. Our challenge: it’s simply not enough. That’s why Feeding America announced The Food Rescue Challenge, a call to action for new collaboration and innovation across the food industry to help rescue an incremental one billion pounds of food. Read more from Chief Supply Chain Officer Erika Thiem in Supermarket News below ⬇

Our CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot , was a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week, speaking about the work we're doing across our network in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We want to extend our thanks to Jennifer Hudson and Mars /Ben's Original for their generous donation of $25,000. This donation will help us continue our on-the-ground work to help these communities rebuild and recover in the challenging times ahead.

Central California Food Bank received a truck from Darden and Penske ! This generous donation will enable them to provide an additional 2 million pounds of food each year to neighbors in Central California. We’re so grateful for the amazing support from the community and our partners that make this possible! 🚚🧡

At Feeding America, we're incredibly thankful for all the support our network has received and the enthusiasm that has been shown this past #HungerActionMonth . It's that passion and dedication that truly drives the movement to end hunger forward. To our partner food banks, corporate partners, volunteers, donors, and anyone who took action to #EndHunger in September, THANK YOU! The work doesn't stop here. We're committed to this movement 365 days a year and couldn't do it without you. 🧡 Find out how you can continue to take action: bit.ly/416aKRM

Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across several states, and the Feeding America network is already on the ground, working alongside communities, state officials and national partners, to provide essential food and resources. We are working closely with food banks across six states as they assess and address damage and impact to their own facilities and work to distribute emergency supplies, including water, disaster boxes, snacks and more to hard-hit areas. With our extensive national network, we prioritize getting aid to the most affected areas first, allowing us to respond quickly and support long-term recovery efforts in communities. Visit FeedingAmerica.org/Helene to donate--every contribution matters! 🧡 Need help? Find a local food bank near you at https://lnkd.in/gvibnHZs #HurricaneHelene #Helene #FeedingAmerica

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