activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Disaster and emergency hunger relief programs Emergency Food Response FundingOperates disaster relief programs to support communities affected by crises, including a fund established to address hunger caused by the coronavirus in Arizona and using excess funds to rescue additional produce during emergencies.
- Food processing and preservation for international distribution Processed Food and Medical Supply Preparation for International DistributionProcesses food through dehydrating, canning, and other preservation methods for distribution to developing regions and countries.
- Medical supply recovery and distribution Emergency Supply DistributionObtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals and clinics that would otherwise be discarded, sorts and repackages them, and distributes them to qualified agencies serving individuals in need, including in developing countries.
- Rescue and redistribution of surplus food Fresh Produce Rescue & DistributionIntercepts surplus food from community sources, rescues over 2.4 million pounds of fresh produce annually from landfills, and redistributes it to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
- Support for vulnerable populations and local businessesRuns programs to provide food and support to children, frontline businesses, and Black-owned businesses impacted by the pandemic, including organizing fundraisers to provide food for children and support community resilience in Arizona.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity building for local agencies and youthSupports hundreds of local agencies in food distribution efforts and provides training for high school students interested in teaching careers.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Community Empowerment and Capacity Building community_empowermentWECAUSE strengthens local food and relief systems by equipping community partners and agencies with training, planning support, and resources, fostering sustainable, community-driven solutions to hunger and poverty.
- Dual-Channel Distribution Network dual_distribution_networkWECAUSE leverages a hybrid distribution model that combines partner agencies and volunteer networks to efficiently deliver food and medical supplies, increasing reach and adaptability across diverse and high-need contexts, including conflict zones and international settings.
- Full Donation Allocation Model 100% donation modelWECAUSE ensures maximum impact by directing 100% of public donations to disaster relief programs, specifically covering the distribution and transportation of critical aid.
- Rescue and Reclaim Surplus Resources food_rescueWECAUSE prevents waste and addresses unmet needs by rescuing surplus food and medical supplies from community and healthcare sources, redirecting them to populations in need through cost-effective and scalable recovery operations.
- Targeted Economic and Crisis Support economic_empowermentWECAUSE delivers focused economic empowerment and emergency relief, including support for Black-owned businesses and essential services during public health crises, to sustain community resilience.
- Technology-Enhanced Humanitarian Response technology_utilizationWECAUSE integrates technology into its operations to improve the effectiveness and scalability of aid delivery in response to complex global challenges, including natural disasters, disease, and conflict.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Agency Distribution
Identifies and partners with local agencies to provide free produce for distribution to those at risk of hunger, offering training and support for effective food distribution plans.
Arizona Hunger Relief Fund
A fundraising initiative to help hungry children and families in Arizona, particularly in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Hunger Relief
A fundraising initiative focused on feeding hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disaster Relief Program
Provides relief and aid in response to natural disasters and other difficult circumstances.
Keeping Teachers Teaching
A fundraising initiative dedicated to meeting the needs of teachers in Arizona and abroad to ensure a higher quality education for children.
Medical Rescue
Obtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices for shipment to developing countries.
Volunteer Distribution
Engages volunteers to process and distribute food, including preservation activities like dehydrating and canning, with products sent to developing countries.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Amazon Smiles Partner — Partnered with Amazon Smiles to enable donors to support the organization through eligible purchases.
- Doctor Offices Partner — Partner with doctor offices to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
- Feed Children Everywhere Partner — Organizing partner for the Arizona Hunger Relief Fund fundraiser.
- Feed Children Everywhere Partner — Organizing the Keeping Teachers Teaching fundraiser
- Feeding Hungry Children Partner — Collaborates with Feeding Hungry Children (FHC) to deliver food in conflict zones and support disaster relief.
- Hospitals Partner — Partner with hospitals to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
- Reach Cause Network — Monthly giving community supporting hunger relief efforts.
- Urgent Care Centers Partner — Partner with urgent care centers to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
- WECAUSE Network — Linked through shared social media handles and program participation under the WECAUSE network.
- Wild Animal Sanctuary Partner — Shares office/warehouse space in Phoenix, AZ.
- local food bank Partner — Partners with a local food bank to distribute free produce through its network of community partners.