Feeding America

As the flowers bloom and the days get warmer, it's the perfect time to tend to your garden AND your neighbors experiencing hunger. 🌷 Join us this spring by fundraising, volunteering, or discovering simple ways to make the most of the food you have—helping nourish both people and our planet. 🤚 Register to volunteer at your local food bank: bit.ly/2ElFANd 💵 Fundraise to end hunger: bit.ly/3YybsaC 🧠 Learn how to make the most of your food at home: bit.ly/3YXvvfV

Today is National Ag Day! 🧡 Farmers, farmworkers and other food producers are essential partners in the movement to end hunger. Their hard work helps ensure we have safe, nutritious food available across the country—food we all need to thrive. Congress must protect nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in budget negotiations, so we can have a strong #FarmBill for farmers and people facing hunger! #AgDay25

At Feeding America, we know that food is more than just a meal—it’s a key ingredient for good health. That’s why we’re working to integrate food access into healthcare systems nationwide. Since 2019, our Food as Medicine program—launched with support from Elevance Health Foundation—has helped healthcare providers screen for food insecurity and connect patients with nutrition resources. This work has led to food pantries in hospitals, produce prescription programs, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and more. Last week, 21 Food as Medicine grantees gathered in Houston to share insights on strengthening partnerships between food banks and healthcare providers to improve health outcomes. Through collaboration, research, and shared best practices, we’re advancing solutions that make nutritious food a seamless part of healthcare. A huge thank you to Houston Food Bank for hosting this important conversation, and to Elevance Health Foundation and the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact for their continued support. Together, we’re building a future where food is fully recognized as medicine—and where communities have the nourishment they need to thrive. #FoodAsMedicine #EndHunger #NationalNutritionMonth

We're all in this together! 💪✨ When you round up and donate at checkout at Walmart and Sam's Club, you're joining a movement to end hunger—one small act at a time. But it doesn’t stop there! A whole crew of incredible brands and suppliers are stepping up to make the annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign possible. Together, we’re fueling change for our local food banks and communities! 🧡💙 Let’s keep it going! How will you help #FightHungerSparkChange this year? ⬇️👇 Bush Brothers & Company | The Coca-Cola Company | Conagra Brands | Dole Packaged Foods | Ferrero | PepsiCo | General Mills | Kellanova | Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | Kodiak Cakes | Kraft Heinz | Mars | Materne North America - GoGo squeeZ | Nestlé Purina North America | Mondelēz International | OLIPOP PBC | Frito-Lay | The Clorox Company | The Hain Celestial Group | WK Kellogg Co | Unilever | Utz Brands, Inc. | SkinnyPop Popcorn | Green Giant Fresh | CELSIUS

At Feeding America, we believe everyone deserves access to nourishing food. Hunger impacts 47 million people in the U.S., but by focusing on those disproportionately affected—including women—we can help ensure everyone has the food they need to thrive. Because of this, powerful women leaders have been stepping up and playing a vital role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Through their strength, vision, and dedication, they are not only ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most but also creating lasting solutions to empower communities. Their compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment are helping shape a nation where food insecurity is no longer a barrier to opportunity. Join us in celebrating their hard work this hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth—and all year long! Atlanta Community Food Bank | Feeding San Diego | Erika Thiem | Dana Williams | Rajan Kaur | Janet de la Concepcion

Excited to share that our CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, will be speaking at the most delicious event of SXSW, All Things Food, with Food Tank! Two days filled with bold flavors, powerful conversations, and hope for the future of food. 💡 If you'll be in Austin, join us to hear Claire speak on Friday, March 14th! bit.ly/3QTR9j7

✨ Exciting News! ✨ We’re honored to share that Feeding America was nominated—and WON—a 2025 SXSW Innovation Award for our groundbreaking Share@MealConnect technology! 🎉 Each year, the SXSW Innovation Awards recognize forward-thinking solutions that are driving meaningful change. We’re incredibly proud that Share@MealConnect has been recognized for making food donations as simple as sending a text to a friend. 💡 Why this matters: ➡️ The U.S. produces 92 billion pounds of surplus food each year—more than enough to help millions of people facing hunger. Yet, too often, that food doesn’t reach those who need it. ➡️ Share@MealConnect removes barriers by allowing food manufacturers, farmers, and retailers to donate surplus food through a simple text or email—instantly connecting them with a local food bank. ➡️ By leveraging AI-driven technology, we’re reducing food barriers and ensuring more people have access to nourishing food with dignity and ease. We’re grateful for this recognition and for all the partners, food donors, and communities working alongside us to create innovative solutions in the movement to end hunger. Special shout out to Christopher A. Swann, David Loomis, Mark Mollenkopf, Rob Venables and the entire MealConnect team! Learn more about how Feeding America is driving change: FeedingAmerica.org

Feeding America is honored to be named a 4x finalist for the 2025 Halo Awards, presented by Engage for Good! 🎉 Our collaborations with Food Lion, Starbucks, John Deere Foundation, and Partnership With Native Americans are driving meaningful impact in the movement to end hunger. Grateful for these partnerships and excited to celebrate with fellow changemakers at #EFG2025 #HaloAwards in April! 🧡

🍽 Hundreds of anti-hunger advocates—including food bank representatives and people with lived experience facing hunger from across the country—were in Washington, D.C., today to meet with lawmakers. Congress needs to protect federal nutrition programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These programs are a lifeline, helping millions of people facing hard times access the nutritious food we all need to thrive. 📣 Cuts to federal programs would make it even more challenging for food banks to meet the rising demand for assistance. The rate of food insecurity is higher than it’s been in a decade, and reduced funding would harm our neighbors facing hunger in every county across the country. #FoodBankFlyIn #EndHungerTogether

We’re thrilled that Share@MealConnect is a finalist for the SXSW Innovation Awards! 🎉 This AI-driven tool is transforming food donation, making it as easy as sending a text—helping businesses seamlessly connect surplus food to food banks and communities in need. A huge shoutout to Christopher A. Swann for representing Feeding America and showcasing how innovation can drive impact in the movement to end hunger. If you're at SXSW, be sure to check out the Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase and vote for the People’s Choice Award! Thank you to Hugh Forrest and the SXSW team for creating a space to highlight innovations that make a difference. Learn more: lnkd.in/gvegvq6a #SXSW #Innovation #FoodRescue #EndHunger