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Feeding America Report Reveals Hunger in the US Remains an Urgent Crisis Despite Progress During Pandemic

Sep 15, 2023, 08:00 ET Feeding America Report Reveals Hunger in the US Remains an Urgent Crisis Despite Progress During Pandemic

Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) people facing hunger agree that federal and local governments should treat food insecurity as an urgent crisis despite headlines ...

Aug 30, 2023, 12:53 ET Feeding America's Hunger Action Month Campaign Highlights What's Possible in a World Without Food Insecurity

The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks is coming together this September for Hunger Action Month to inspire conversation and drive...

Jul 11, 2023, 13:12 ET Feeding America to Host Inaugural Elevating Voices: Power Summit

Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief network, is hosting its inaugural Elevating Voices: Power Summit in Washington, D.C. on July 12...

Jun 28, 2023, 11:36 ET 1 in 6 People Received Help from Charitable Food Sector in 2022

Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief and food rescue organization, published a new report today highlighting the latest...

May 04, 2023, 17:08 ET New Study from Feeding America Shows One in Three People Facing Hunger are Unlikely to Qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

For the thirteenth year, Feeding America has published its landmark research study, Map the Meal Gap, which once again finds that food insecurity...

Apr 26, 2023, 12:51 ET New Feeding America Study Finds That 5.5 Million Seniors Faced Hunger In 2021

Feeding America® today released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2021, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report...

Apr 10, 2023, 09:00 ET Walmart and Sam's Club Help Fight Hunger. Spark Change. for 10th Annual Campaign

For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, helping efforts to end...

Mar 20, 2023, 15:48 ET New Farmers Feed America Coalition Calls for a Strong 2023 Farm Bill with Robust Funding for Both Agriculture and Nutrition

As the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day approaches, Feeding America is proud to announce the launch of Farmers Feed America. This broad coalition...

Dec 20, 2022, 11:19 ET Feeding America Urges Congress to Pass Omnibus Spending Package that Includes Significant Provisions to Help End Child Summer Hunger

Today, lawmakers on Capitol Hill introduced bipartisan provisions to improve and expand federal nutrition programs that help fight child hunger in...

Dec 15, 2022, 11:11 ET More Ways to Fight Hunger with Feeding America this Holiday Season

National partners of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, are supporting neighbors in need during this busy...

Nov 22, 2022, 16:29 ET Fight Hunger with Feeding America and its Partners this Holiday Season

National partners of Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, are supporting neighbors in need during this busy...
JERSEY MIKE'S DONATES 20 PERCENT OF SALES TO FEEDING AMERICA® THIS WEEKEND

Nov 16, 2022, 07:36 ET JERSEY MIKE'S DONATES 20 PERCENT OF SALES TO FEEDING AMERICA® THIS WEEKEND

Jersey Mike's Subs is partnering once again with Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help member food...

Nov 10, 2022, 03:00 ET Feeding America and Google.org Partner to Deliver 50 Million Meals

Google.org is partnering with the Feeding America® network of food banks and pantries across the country to help provide 50 million meals* and...

Sep 23, 2022, 06:00 ET NEW FEEDING AMERICA REPORT SHARES INSIGHTS FROM NEARLY 36,000 PEOPLE TO HELP INFORM UPCOMING WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HUNGER

Feeding America®, the nation's largest hunger-relief network, today published the Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together: Community-Driven Solutions ...

Sep 20, 2022, 11:54 ET Feeding America® Receives $14 Million from Elevance Health Foundation to Continue 'Food as Medicine' Program

Today, Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, announced a $14.1 million investment from the Elevance Health...

Aug 30, 2022, 11:20 ET Feeding America Asks Public to Join Movement as Millions in the U.S. Face Impossible Choice Between Costly Food and Other Basic Needs

Hunger Action Month® this September marks the 15th year that the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks will come together to raise...

Aug 25, 2022, 17:43 ET FEEDING AMERICA ANNOUNCES INITIAL GRANTS FOR FOOD SECURITY EQUITY IMPACT FUND

Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs, today...

Jul 20, 2022, 13:45 ET NEW STUDY FROM FEEDING AMERICA SHOWS EXTENSIVE DISPARITIES IN FOOD INSECURITY AT THE COUNTY LEVEL

For the twelfth year, Feeding America has published its landmark research study, Map the Meal Gap, which once again finds that food insecurity exists ...

Jul 14, 2022, 14:08 ET FEEDING AMERICA® AND DISNEY CELEBRATE 10 YEAR COLLABORATION PROVIDING PRODUCE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

As part of its commitment to help create healthier generations, The Walt Disney Company has made a contribution to Feeding America® to support...

Jul 01, 2022, 08:18 ET Feeding America Announces New Members Elected to National Board of Directors

Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, announced the election of new members to the Feeding America National...

Jun 15, 2022, 09:30 ET More Than 53 Million People Received Help From Food Banks And Food Pantries In 2021

Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs, today...

May 31, 2022, 12:40 ET Feeding America Launches "Elevating Voices to End Hunger" Initiative

Feeding America®, the nation's largest hunger-relief network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal...

May 11, 2022, 13:46 ET Feeding America Study Shows Deepening Divide in Senior Hunger Rates Along Racial and Ethnic Lines

Feeding America® today released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2020, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report...

Apr 18, 2022, 11:20 ET Walmart and Sam's Club Continue Their Commitment to Addressing Food Insecurity in Communities Nationwide through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign

Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the country continue to feel the economic impact. Inflation and supply chain...

Apr 15, 2022, 12:52 ET FEEDING AMERICA CALLS FOR ACTION AS HUNGER CRISIS WORSENS

Earlier this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index data, which showed that inflation rose 8.5% for the year...