Imagine what 4 billion pounds of groceries could do | Hunger's Hope

All the latest from the Feeding America network. | [Feeding America.]( [Hunger's Hope]( [Rescuing the spring harvest to help feed our neighbors]( [A couple holding food supplies they received at a food bank.]( The truth is, there's more than enough food in the United States for everyone to eat. But billions of pounds of perfectly good food are thrown away every year—not because it's gone bad or isn't safe to eat, but because it's the wrong shape or size or because a farmer can't sell their crop. During the spring harvest, Feeding America's food rescue teams work around the clock to collect food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to neighbors experiencing hunger. Help rescue billions of meals—donate today, while your impact can be doubled up to $250,000 thanks to Hy-Vee, Inc., a Feeding America grocery store partner. Make your gift today. [DONATE NOW]( [Rural communities produce most of America's food—but they also face hunger at higher rates than the rest of the country. Tell Congress: Help address the hunger crisis in rural America by strengthening nutrition programs in the 2024 Farm Bill.]( [ACT NOW >>]( [How Elvin helps neighbors build careers in food]( [Elvin working in a kitchen.]( After 20 years in the hospitality industry, Elvin lost his job due to the pandemic in early 2020. Despite his decades of experience, he was unable to find work for almost a year. Then he started in the Culinary Training Program at Second Harvest, a Feeding America network food bank in Orlando, Florida. "Finally, somebody gave me a chance," he said. Soon after completing the program, Elvin got a hospitality job at a golf driving range. Today, Elvin returns frequently to help out as a volunteer in the food bank's warehouse. This National Volunteer Month, we're honoring volunteers like Elvin, who are giving back by supporting their neighbors facing hunger. [Read more]( [Did you know that nearly 92 billion tons of food go to waste each year? Feeding America is working to rescue perfectly good food at risk of getting thrown out, and delivering it to our neighbors experiencing hunger. Last year alone, Feeding America and our partners rescued 4 billion pounds of groceries. Here's how we do it—and how you can help.]( [LEARN MORE >>]( [Food gives me energy and it also helps me focus. Quote from Tyleeq, 13 years old.]( Partner Spotlight [Help Fight Hunger and Spark Change]( Walmart and Sam's Club are teaming up with their suppliers, customers, members, associates, and Feeding America food banks for the 11th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to help end hunger. Fighting hunger means more than just providing a meal. When we work together, communities become stronger. [Join the Movement]( Giving monthly is the best way to help provide meals to kids and their families facing hunger. Just $1 can help provide 10 meals. [DONATE NOW]( [facebook link]( [twitter link]( [instagram link]( [FeedingAmerica.org]( | [Donate Now]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 1-800-910-5524 © 2024 Feeding America