BUILDING A HUNGER-FREE AMERICA
Building a Hunger-Free America
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We all deserve to have enough food to eat without worrying about if we can afford it. At Feeding America, we are working to make this a reality by:
Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity.
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We are part of a nationwide network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs so people can access food without judgment or stigma.
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Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone. We work with lawmakers to make it easier for people to get food by expanding access to food assistance programs.
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Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing.
There is more to ending hunger than just food, so we partner with organizations to address underlying causes of hunger so people can thrive.
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Working with local food banks and meal programs
When you support Feeding America, you are helping a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs provide resources so people facing hunger can put food on the table. Learn more about the network.
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Rescuing Food
Feeding America works with the food industry to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste.
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Storing Food
Network food banks collect, store, and distribute food to local pantries and meal programs.
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Distributing Food
The network’s food pantries and meal programs distribute food to their communities.
Health is important for everyone, no matter their age.
When someone doesn’t have enough food or can only afford foods with low nutritional value, it can seriously impact their health.Â
Our health and nutrition programs go beyond just providing meals. We focus on how food access can improve overall health and well-being. We work with food banks and partners nationwide to address food insecurity, nutrition, and health.Â
Why Health and Nutrition Matter
Food insecurity, nutrition, and health are closely connected. People facing food insecurity have few options for nutritious foods and healthy eating. Poor nutrition increases the risk of health issues like diabetes and hypertension.  Food insecurity makes managing a chronic disease even harder.
At Feeding America, we actively address these challenges.
Promoting nutrition means ensuring people can access foods that fight disease, respect their cultural traditions, and promote wellness.
Food banks are crucial in providing education that empowers individuals to make healthier choices. Knowledge is key to making positive changes in our overall health.
By forming strong partnerships with health care providers, we can reach more people at risk of food insecurity improve nutrition, and achieve health equity.
Feeding America helps local food banks with food, funds, and capacity building so that together we can serve more of our neighbors facing hunger across the United States.
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Help End Hunger Today
161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 1-800-771-2303
https://www.feedingamerica.org/
