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Feeding America, founded by John van Hengel in the 1960s, serves over 37 million individuals a year through various programs and partnerships, including 200+ food banks. With the aim of reducing food insecurity—affecting 50.1 million Americans in 2011, including 16.7 million children—the organization promotes nutrition, advocacy, and collaboration. Key programs include Kids Café, Backpack Program, and SNAP outreach. Committed to dignity and respect, Feeding America emphasizes the importance of a well-stocked food bank system to support families during tough times and to eliminate child hunger.
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Serves more than 37 million people a year through various programs and support channels, including more than 200 member food banks.
History • Founder: John van Hengel • 1960’s in Phoenix, AZ • St. Mary’s Food Bank 1970’s
history • America’s Second Harvest 1976 • Feeding America 2008
Today’s Statistics • In 2011, 50.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households • 33.5 million adults • 16.7 million children • One in six people in the US are food insecure • 59% of food-insecure households reported that in the previous month they had participated in one or more of the three largest Federal food and nutrition assistance programs.
Goals • No child is at risk for hunger. • Food banks are well stocked to help those in need. • Families have a solid foundation by having access to nutritious food. • People can get help during hard times.
Values • Respect • Stewardship and accountability • Collaboration • Urgency • Service • Integrity • Diversity
Healthy People 2020 • Goal: “Promote health and reduce disease risk through consumption of healthful diets and achievement and maintenance of healthy body weights.” • Objective NWS-13: “To reduce household food insecurity and in doing so, reduce hunger.”
Programs & Services : Child Hunger • Kids Café • Backpack Program • Summer Food Program • The School Pantry Program
Network Program Partnerships • The Mobile Pantry Program • SNAP Outreach Program • National Produce Program • Disaster Relief
Public Assistance Partnerships • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) • Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) • Summer Food Assistance Program (SFSP) • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Programs & Services: Nutrition • MyPlate • USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion (CNPP) announced multilevel partnership program in 2010. • Goal of partnerships: assist in the dissemination and adoption of 2010 Dietary Guidelines throughout country.
Advocating • Engage public and private sectors in its mission • Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010 • Network members • Advocate for funding • Public Policy Staff • Changes in public attitudes • Backing laws that support Feeding America’s mission • Educating elected officials • Food insecurity • Need for funding
Funding • Sources • Corporate • Foundation • National and Local Individuals • Farm Bill • TEFAP and CSFP • Partners • Challenges • Declines in federal commodity purchases • Fewer charitable donations • Snap Partnership
Stakeholders • Members • Member partners/local agencies • Donors of funds and food • Volunteers • Food delivery partners • Disaster relief partners • Vendors • Other constituents • Public
Local Evaluation: CSAT • Self-Assessment Tool • Network Organizations • Strengths and Weaknesses • 60 questions • Based On • Food distribution staffing • Total expenses • # of volunteers • # of agencies involved • # of participants in CSAT • # of board members participating
National Evaluation • Audited • Charity Navigator Network • Four star rating
Get Involved • Volunteers • Sorting, boxing and repackaging donated food • Food Banks • Nutrition Professionals • Partner with network organizations • Promote Feeding America’s objectives • Better nutrition • Increasing access to healthful foods like fruits and vegetables • Raising awareness of the coexistence of hunger with other diet-related diseases • Promoting nutrition education
Contact Information • Contact the National Office:Feeding America 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60601 tel: 800.771.2303 fax: 312.263.5626 • Contact the Washington , D.C. Office:Feeding America 1150 18th Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036tel: 800.771.2303
References • Charity Navigator. (2012). Feeding America. Retrieved November, 10, 2012, from http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=5271. • Feeding American. (2012). Advocacy & Public Policy. Retrieved November, 10, 2012, from http://feedingamerica.org/how-we-fight-hunger/advocacy-public-policy.aspx. • Feeding America. (2012). Hunger Facts. Retrieved November, 10, 2012, from http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-facts.aspx. • Feeding America. (2012). Mission and Values. Retrieved November, 10, 2012, from http://feedingamerica.org/how-we-fight-hunger/mission-and-values.aspx. • Feeding America. (2012). Programs and Services. Retrieved November, 10, 2012, from http://feedingamerica.org/programs-and-services.aspx. • Healthy People. (2012). 2020 Topics and Objective: Healthier Food Access. Retrieved November 12, 2012 from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/objectiveslist.aspx?topicId=29. • Wikepedia. (2012). Feeding America. Retrieved November 12, 2012 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feeding_America.
