activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 12
- Family Education and Empowerment Nutrition Education & Cooking SkillsOffers resources such as nutrition education, cooking classes, and onsite thrift shopping to empower families with tools and knowledge for long-term food security.
- Food Rescue and Distribution Fresh Produce Rescue & DistributionRescues an average of 30 million pounds of fresh produce annually from Nogales, AZ farmland, distributing it to direct clients, agencies in Arizona, out-of-state agencies, and Mexican agencies using three semi-trucks. This produce is used to provide nutritious meals to hungry children and families in the US and overseas.
- Food Rescue and Distribution Fresh Produce Rescue & DistributionRescues an average of 30 million pounds of fresh produce annually from Nogales, AZ farmland, distributing it to hungry children and families in the US and overseas. Last year, over 23 million pounds were distributed, with 66% going directly to clients, 11% to Arizona agencies, 7% to out-of-state agencies, and 3% to Mexican agencies, utilizing three semi-trucks for distribution.
- Food Rescue and Distribution Program Fresh Produce Rescue & DistributionRescues fresh produce from farmland in Nogales, AZ—averaging 30 million pounds per year—and distributes it via three semi-trucks to direct clients, partner agencies in Arizona, out-of-state agencies, and Mexican agencies. This program provides nutritious meals and food boxes to hungry children and families in the US and overseas.
- Medical Supplies Redistribution Program Emergency Supply DistributionCollects excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices, and redistributes them through trusted agencies and volunteer efforts to support individuals in need.
- Medical Supply and Medicine Redistribution Emergency Supply DistributionObtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices, then redistributes them through agency distribution to trusted organizations and via volunteer distribution.
- Medical Supply and Medicine Redistribution Emergency Supply DistributionObtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices for redistribution through agency and volunteer networks.
- Medical Supply and Medicine Redistribution Emergency Supply DistributionObtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices, then redistributes them through agency and volunteer networks.
- Nutrition Education and Family Empowerment Programs Nutrition Education & Cooking SkillsOffers nutrition education, cooking classes, and onsite thrift shopping to empower families with tools and knowledge for long-term food security and healthy choices.
- Nutritious Food Box ProgramProvides nutritious food boxes to families in need, accompanied by educational resources to promote healthy choices and long-term food security.
- Nutritious Meal and Food Box Distribution Child Nutrition Meal ProgramsDistributes nutritious meals and food boxes to hungry children and families in need, both domestically and internationally, with documented delivery of over 2 million meals to more than 240,000 children.
- Volunteer-Driven Hunger Relief Activities On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesConducts daily relief operations through volunteers and trustees to distribute food and support individuals suffering from hunger, including community engagement opportunities in Phoenix, Arizona.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Food Security Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthWorks with community leaders to advance support for food security initiatives, including increasing support for school meal programs and expanding access to healthy food in underserved areas.
- Advocacy for Food Security Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthWorks with community leaders to advocate for increased support for food security initiatives, including school meal programs and expanded access to healthy food in underserved areas.
- Advocacy for Food Security and School Meal Programs Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthWorks with community leaders to advance food security by promoting support for school meal programs and expanding access to healthy food in underserved communities.
- Food Security Advocacy Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthWorks with community leaders to advance support for food security, including increasing support for school meal programs and expanding access to healthy food in underserved areas.
capacity building · 1
- Family Empowerment and Education Nutrition Education & Cooking SkillsOffers resources such as nutrition education, cooking classes, and onsite thrift shopping to empower families with tools and education for long-term food security.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Advocacy for Systemic Change in Food Security advocacy_for_food_securityThe organization advocates for systemic change by collaborating with community leaders to support school meal initiatives and increase access to healthy food in underserved areas. This approach addresses the root causes of child hunger and works towards a more just and equitable food system.
- Advocacy for Systemic Food Security Change advocacy_for_food_securityThe organization advocates for systemic change by collaborating with community leaders to support school meal programs and expand access to healthy food in underserved areas, thereby addressing root causes of child hunger and working towards a more just and equitable food system.
- Advocacy for Systemic Food Security Change advocacy_for_systemic_changeThe organization advocates for systemic change by collaborating with community leaders to support school meal programs and expand access to healthy food in underserved areas, thereby addressing the root causes of child hunger and working towards a more equitable food system.
- Advocacy for systemic food security advocacy_for_food_securityAdvocates for systemic change by collaborating with community leaders to support school meal programs and expand access to healthy food in underserved areas, addressing root causes of child hunger.
- Community Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions community_collaborationBy collaborating with local communities and other organizations, the organization develops sustainable solutions that empower families and address the root causes of food insecurity, moving beyond immediate relief to create lasting change.
- Community Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions sustainable_solutions_through_community_collaborationThe organization addresses the root causes of food insecurity through community collaboration to develop sustainable solutions that empower families. This involves working with local communities and other organizations to create lasting impact.
- Community Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions community_collaborationThe organization addresses the root causes of food insecurity by fostering community collaboration to develop sustainable solutions that empower families, ensuring long-term impact beyond immediate food provision.
- Community-powered sustainable solutions sustainable_solutions_through_community_collaborationDevelops sustainable, family-empowering solutions to food insecurity through collaboration with local communities and partner organizations, focusing on long-term impact over temporary relief.
- Dual-model medical supply distribution dual_distribution_modelRecovers excess medical supplies and medicines from healthcare providers and distributes them through a dual model of agency partnerships and direct volunteer outreach, reducing waste and increasing access to essential resources.
- Efficient perishable food logistics efficient_distributionEnsures freshness and minimizes spoilage by prioritizing the distribution of rescued produce within 24–48 hours of receipt, given its short shelf life.
- Food Rescue and Efficient Distribution food_rescueThe organization rescues excess, nutritionally good fruits and vegetables from food brokers that cannot be marketed, preventing food waste and saving disposal costs. This rescued produce is then efficiently distributed, often within 24-48 hours due to its short shelf life, to agencies serving individuals at risk of malnutrition.
- Food Rescue and Redistribution for Waste Reduction food_rescue_and_redistributionThe organization rescues excess, nutritionally good fruits and vegetables from food brokers that would otherwise go to landfills, providing a cost-saving alternative for brokers and redistributing this produce to families in need, thereby reducing food waste and addressing hunger.
- Food Rescue and Redistribution for Waste Reduction and Nutrition food_rescueThe organization rescues excess, nutritionally good fruits and vegetables from food brokers that would otherwise go to landfills, providing a cost-saving alternative for brokers and distributing this produce to families in need to reduce food waste and improve nutrition.
- Food rescue and waste reduction food_rescueRescues nutritionally sound but surplus fruits and vegetables from food brokers and distributors, preventing food waste and redirecting it to families in need through a "Green Program" focused on sustainability.
- Holistic Family Empowerment for Food Security holistic_family_empowermentBy providing meals alongside comprehensive support like nutrition education, cooking classes, and access to resources such as thrift shopping, the organization aims to empower families with the knowledge and tools for long-term food security, addressing child hunger in a multifaceted way.
- Holistic Family Empowerment for Food Security holistic_family_supportBy providing meals alongside comprehensive support like nutrition education, cooking classes, and access to resources like thrift shopping, the organization aims to empower families with the tools and knowledge for long-term food security, addressing both immediate hunger and underlying causes.
- Holistic Family Support for Long-Term Food Security holistic_supportThe organization takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to ending child hunger by providing not only meals but also additional resources such as nutrition education, cooking classes, and onsite thrift shopping. This strategy aims to empower families with tools and knowledge for long-term food security and address the root causes of food insecurity.
- Holistic family support model holistic_supportCombines meal distribution with nutrition education, cooking classes, and onsite thrift shopping to equip families with tools for long-term food security and self-sufficiency.
- Medical Supply Recovery and Distribution medical_supply_recoveryThe organization recovers excess, brand new medical supplies and medicines from healthcare providers, offering them a cost-saving alternative to landfill disposal, and then distributes these supplies through agency partnerships and direct volunteer outreach to those in need.
- Medical Supply Recovery and Distribution medical_supply_recoveryThe organization recovers excess, brand new medical supplies and medicines from healthcare providers, offering a cost-saving alternative to landfill disposal. These supplies are then distributed through a dual model of agency partnerships and direct volunteer outreach.
- Medical Supply Rescue and Distribution medical_supply_recoveryThe organization rescues excess, brand new medical supplies and medicines from healthcare providers, offering them a cost-saving alternative to landfill disposal, and then distributes these supplies through agency partnerships and direct volunteer outreach.
- Resource leverage and efficient allocation resource_leverageMaximizes the impact of donations by leveraging each dollar to provide five times its value in nutritious produce and ensuring over 98% of donations directly fund feeding programs through low administrative overhead.
- Volunteer-based food distribution network volunteer_distribution_networkUses a volunteer-driven delivery model to distribute fresh food to hungry children, leveraging community engagement to expand reach and reduce operational costs.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Advocacy
Works with community leaders to advance support for food security, including increasing support for school meal programs and expanding access to healthy food in underserved areas.
Feeding programs
Provides nutritious meals to hungry children in the US and overseas.
Food rescue program
Rescues produce from Nogales, AZ farmland to provide nutritious meals to hungry children and their families.
Nutrition education
Offers resources such as nutrition education and cooking classes to families.
Nutritional food boxes
Provides nutritious food boxes and education to families in need, ensuring access to healthy food and promoting healthy choices.
Onsite thrift shopping
Provides additional resources through onsite thrift shopping.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Doctor Offices Partner — Partner in the recovery of excess medical supplies and medicines
- Feed My People Children’s Charity (FMPCC) Partner — Parent charity of The 3000 Club, and the CEO receives a salary from FMPCC.
- Feeding America’s Hungry Children Partner — Partner in the mission to end child hunger and support families.
- Hospitals Partner — Partner in the recovery of excess medical supplies and medicines
- Reach Cause Network — Monthly giving community supporting the organization's hunger relief efforts
- ReachCause.io Government — Tailored the branding and digital presence for Feeding Hungry Children
- ReachCause.io Partner — Branding services provided by ReachCause.io
- ReachCause.io Partner — Tailored the organization's registered trademarks.
- The 3000 Club Partner — Project launched in May 2008, which has provided proceeds from fundraising events.
- Urgent Care Centers Partner — Partner in the recovery of excess medical supplies and medicines
- trusted organizations Partner — Receives medical supplies and medicines for further distribution