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Feeding America: Summary

Feeding America is a U.S. nonprofit working with local food banks, pantries and meal programs to address food insecurity. Its work includes helping people find local food assistance, rescuing food, supporting community distribution, conducting hunger research and advocating for policies that improve food access. The organization’s history traces its national network to Second Harvest, established in 1979 with food banks and John van Hengel.

Service Name

Feeding America

Industry

Nonprofit; hunger relief; food banks; food assistance

Main Value Proposition

A U.S. hunger-relief organization connecting local food assistance with food rescue, research and policy advocacy.

Key Features

Local food-bank finder; information about SNAP assistance and meal programs; food rescue and distribution; hunger research; policy advocacy; donation, fundraising and volunteer routes.

Use Cases

Find a local food bank or meal resource; review the organization’s hunger-relief work; explore ways to donate, volunteer, fundraise or advocate.

Positioning

A national hunger-relief nonprofit working through community food banks, pantries and meal programs.

Audience

People seeking local food resources and supporters researching hunger-relief programs.

Brand Positioning

A nationwide nonprofit coordinating community food assistance and working on the causes of food insecurity.

Tags
  • Hunger relief

  • food banks

  • food assistance

  • food rescue

  • advocacy

Find support or get involved

Use the Find Food Near You tool to locate a food bank serving your ZIP code. Feeding America also links to state-specific SNAP assistance and meal programs for children and older adults. Supporters can explore donation, volunteering, fundraising and advocacy options. Local availability and program requirements are determined by the relevant food bank or public agency.