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What is MealConnect? Learn about Feeding America's food rescue platform

Feeding America’s food donation platform, MealConnect, recently hit a major milestone: it has helped facilitate more than seven billion pounds of food rescue since its launch in 2014. While we...
By Paul Morello on
April 14, 2026
Food Waste
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Rooted in resilience: How Feeding America is reimagining health through food

By Yolanda Perdomo on
March 1, 2026
When we talk about health, we often think of doctors’ visits and prescriptions. But for millions of neighbors, health starts with what’s on your plate. Here is the story of...
Terrance standing in a food bank warehouse.

Getting food to neighbors is 'a proud moment every day'

By Joel Gonzalez on
January 26, 2026
Terrance Brown emerges as a beacon of optimism and strength at Los Angeles Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America network. As the Director of Operations, he not only...
Shelby

'Just magic': A delivery driver shares her experience partnering with a food bank

By Joel Gonzalez on
January 26, 2026
“When I deliver for Three Square, I absolutely feel amazing knowing I’m part of something bigger than me,” said Shelby, driver with DoorDash. “The gratefulness that you see in people...
Kathryn holding food.

During the shutdown, a first-ever visit to a food pantry: 'This lets us know people see us'

By Paul Morello on
December 2, 2025
Kathryn stood in front of her car, trunk open, taking a moment to catch her breath. She’d just carried two boxes brimming with food across the parking lot at No...
Taylor is a mom in Virginia.

'Navigating a new life together:' A tenacious mother shares her story

November 13, 2025
Taylor is tenaciously resourceful.A mother of three boys, ages eight, four and two, Taylor is familiar with doing what it takes to ensure her family has the resources needed to...
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Your 2025 guide to gifts that give back

October 15, 2025
With the holiday season approaching, gift-giving may be at the top of your to-do list. If you’re stumped for ideas, why not consider a gift that pays it forward! A...
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How the Feeding America network is responding to the government shutdown

September 30, 2025
Congress was unable to pass legislation that would continue to fund the government beyond October 1. Without funding, a government shutdown has begun. Below, we break down what’s happening, how...
Maxi holding a box of produce.

From home gardener to farmer: 'United I know we can achieve so much more'

September 30, 2025
“The first moment that I started to plant a seed here in Oregon, it was something exciting because in my country, I did it with my parents when I was...
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Teens leading the charge during Hunger Action Month

By Tara Spiess on
September 11, 2025
September is Hunger Action Month. It takes many hands to make sure every person facing hunger gets the food they need, and teens have a powerful role to play too....

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