Acclaimed chef Mario Batali will serve as a guest editor for National Geographic magazine’s Your Shot assignment to inspire people to care about the issue of hunger in America.
From Paycheck to Pantry: Hunger in Working America documents the continued struggles that low-income American families face in accessing adequate food and nutrition.
Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, is calling for the Senate to act swiftly to pass the America Gives More Act when Congress returns to DC today.
Feeding America salutes Disney for its $1 million donation, which will sustain and expand nutritious meal offerings distributed through child feeding programs at 60 food banks.
14 percent of American households remain food insecure – meaning 1 in 7 households in the United States had difficulty at some time during the year in providing enough food.
One in seven Americans, more than 46 million people, including 12 million children, rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families.
Allstate Insurance Company’s commitment of $1 million enables Feeding America to build capacity in disaster preparedness and provide critical support if a disaster strikes.
“Feeding America’s supporters should feel much more confident that their hard-earned dollars are being used efficiently and responsibly,” says Charity Navigator CEO.
