We know that talking about hunger isn't always easy. That's why we've put together these quick facts and figures to help you get started. Use them to help your friends and family see the impact their support can have in the movement to end hunger.

About Feeding America:

• Feeding America's mission is to create an America where no one is hungry.

• Feeding America is the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

• Through a network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, Feeding America provides meals to tens of millions of people facing hunger each year.

• Learn more about Feeding America.

Our Work:

• When you support Feeding America, you are helping a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs provide resources so people facing hunger can put food on the table. Learn more about the network.

• We know that hunger is a complex issue, so we're tackling it from all angles. We're working to improve access to nutritious food, expand economic security, and advocate for policies that make it easier for people to get the food they need.

Hunger Facts: 

• 47 million people in America are facing hunger, that’s every 1 in every 7 people.

• 13 million children are facing hunger last year, that's 1 in every 5 children.

• In 2023, more than 50 million people turned to food programs.

• 100% of U.S. Counties have food insecurity.

• Learn more about Hunger in America.

Impact Statements:

• Just $1 can help provide at least 10 meals to kids, families and individuals facing hunger. 

• Feeding America works with the food industry to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. Network food banks collect, store, and distribute food to local pantries and meal programs. The network's food pantries and meal programs distribute food to their communities.

• 98% of all donations raised for Feeding America go directly into programs serving our neighbors in the U.S.

• Charity Navigator awarded Feeding America four out of four stars. Receiving four out of four possible stars indicates that Feeding America adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.