activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Food Transportation and DistributionTransports surplus produce and other food products from national donors and food brokers to independently operated food banks across the country, distributing over 2.4 million pounds of fresh produce annually.
- Food Transportation and Distribution Fresh Produce Rescue & DistributionTransports surplus produce and other food products from national donors and food brokers to independently operated food banks across the country, rescuing over 2.4 million pounds of fresh produce annually.
- Meal Provision for Children Child Nutrition Meal ProgramsProvides meals to children, having delivered over 2 million meals to more than 240,000 children.
- Meal Provision for Children Child Nutrition Meal ProgramsProvides meals to children, having delivered over 2 million meals to more than 240,000 children, and launched the '5 Million Meals Challenge' to expand this effort.
- Meal Provision for Children Child Nutrition Meal ProgramsProvides meals to children, having delivered over 2 million meals to more than 240,000 children and launched the '5 Million Meals Challenge' to address child hunger.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Enhancing food bank capacity through consistent, nutritious supply enhancing food bank capacityThe organization supports food banks by ensuring they can provide a consistent and nutritionally balanced variety of food types to their clients, thereby strengthening the food banks' ability to serve their communities effectively.
- Facilitating food rescue and distribution logistics food rescue and distribution logisticsThe organization acts as a crucial transportation link, connecting national food product donors with surplus food to independent food banks for distribution, and rescuing excess produce from food brokers to prevent waste and reduce costs.
- Food Rescue and Distribution Logistics food rescue and distribution logisticsThe organization acts as a crucial transportation link, connecting national food product donors with surplus food to independent food banks for distribution. This strategy also involves rescuing excess produce from food brokers, thereby preventing waste and saving costs, and ensuring a consistent, nutritionally balanced variety of food for clients.
- Leveraged Donation Model leveraged donation modelThe organization employs a model where each donation is leveraged to provide multiple meals for children, indicating a focus on maximizing the impact of financial contributions to address hunger efficiently.
- Leveraged donation model for amplified impact leveraged donation modelThe organization employs a model where each donation is leveraged to provide multiple meals for children, indicating a strategic approach to maximize the output and impact of financial contributions.
- Leveraging Technology for Impact and Reach technology-leveraged operationsThe organization utilizes technology to maximize the impact of donations and expand its reach, suggesting that technology is a key mechanism for operational efficiency and broader service delivery.
- Leveraging technology for operational efficiency and reach technology-leveraged operationsThe organization utilizes technology to enhance the impact of donations and broaden its reach, implying that technology is a key mechanism for maximizing efficiency and expanding service delivery.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Food Rescue
Obtains excess fruits and vegetables from food brokers that cannot be marketed due to lack of demand, preventing food waste and providing nutritious food to food banks.
Medical Equipment Provision
Rescues and provides medical equipment to those in need.
Transportation Link
Provides a transportation link between national food product donors with surplus food and independently operated food banks across the country.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Feeding America Network — Part of the national network to combat hunger.
- ReachCause.io Partner — Designed and branded Feeding America's Hungry Children's website.