who we are
Since 1979, Feed the Children has been dedicated to helping children and families. With the support of our donors and corporate partners, we deliver food and household essentials, offer nutrition training and clean water programs, provide school supplies, and assist in times of disaster.
We believe in helping families and communities with their immediate needs while also providing the tools needed to achieve a bright future.
impact in numbers
People received help.
15 million people in nearly every U.S. state and in eight countries around the world received help.
Pounds of food & resources.
Approximately 94.3 million pounds of food and resources including hygiene products were distributed.
In food and resources distributed.
Feed the Children distributed food and essentials valued at more than $444 million to children and families.
Hunger Can Affect Anyone, So We’re Here for Everyone
Hunger is widespread, even here in America – but so are we. You’ll find boxes proudly marked with the Feed the Children logo being distributed by our community partners in nearly every state in the U.S. We work where the need is greatest, whether due to disaster or sudden or chronic economic distress.
In addition to food distribution, you’ll find us supporting:
- Food banks and food pantries
- School meal programs
Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs that focus on reducing hunger and malnutrition, teaching health and promoting self-reliance in 8 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Our Values
We are driven by a shared sense of Purpose.
At Feed the Children, our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities we serve.
We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented People.
We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged, respected, and empowered to deliver results.
We believe in Curiosity and continued learning.
Success requires a culture of discovery, curiosity, and continued learning to expand our knowledge, seek new perspectives, and challenge the status quo.
We believe Collaboration is the only way to end childhood hunger.
We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us – our staff, donors, partners, and volunteers – working together to accomplish our ambitious goals.
We Dream big.
When we work together, we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world.
We Value every donor.
We respect our donors’ intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.
Leadership, Accountability, and Results
Fighting hunger effectively and efficiently.
We’re a glass house
Know exactly how your donation is used to provide programs and assistance.
VIEW OUR FINANCIALS
A closer look
See everything you help make possible for children and families throughout the year.
2023 Annual Report
Leading the charge
Creating a world free of hunger takes relentless effort and brilliant minds.
meet leadership
You change lives
Every dollar, every donation, we share the lives you’re impacting with photos and stories.
your impact
Explore our Strategic Plan
This undertaking is not ours alone. We could not accomplish what we do without the support of our donors, volunteers, community partners, peers, government agencies, and thought partners.
Read OUR Plan
our vision
Create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.