(Philadelphia, PA) – Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S., was honored to have President-Elect Biden volunteer with network members Philabundance and Feeding Pennsylvania in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to pack boxes for our food banks to provide to our neighbors in need.
Martha’s Table, a partner agency of Feeding America network member Capital Area Food Bank, welcomed Vice President-Elect Harris to a volunteer event in Washington, D.C. to help families struggling with hunger.
“As a national network powered by more than two million volunteers each month, we are excited by the incoming Biden Administration’s decision to promote the importance of community service while shining a spotlight on the critical issue of hunger – particularly during this pandemic and economic downturn,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America.
Feeding America projected approximately 50 million people faced hunger in our country in 2020, up from 35 million in 2019.
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Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America unites the country ensuring everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation’s most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.