Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending child hunger through various programs, grants, and advocacy efforts.
Services
Share Our Strength delivers a range of services aimed at ending child hunger. Since March 2020, the organization has provided over 2.8 billion meals to children. They distribute grants to communities, with over $150 million allocated since March 2020. Their Food Skills Education programs assist families in learning to shop for and cook healthy food within a budget, ensuring nutritional needs are met efficiently.
No Kid Hungry Campaign
Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign focuses on eradicating child hunger in the United States. Through this initiative, the organization works on improving food access for children by advocating for policy changes and collaborating with local and national partners. The campaign is a crucial part of Share Our Strength's mission, assisting children in leading healthy and active lives by ensuring they have consistent access to nutritious meals.
Food Justice Series
The Food Justice Series by Share Our Strength explores the intricate connections between food access, race, class, and health. This initiative aims to educate and raise awareness about how socio-economic factors influence food security and the overall well-being of communities. The series is part of the organization's broader efforts to tackle systemic issues that contribute to food inequality and to foster a deeper understanding of food justice among the public.
Family Economic Mobility Program
The Family Economic Mobility program is another key initiative by Share Our Strength that supports local organizations in addressing the root causes of hunger. By promoting economic stability and mobility within families, this program helps break the cycle of poverty and food insecurity. The initiative involves partnerships with local communities and organizations to provide resources and support aimed at improving the economic prospects of families.
Global Efforts and Disaster Relief
Share Our Strength is also committed to international projects aimed at combating childhood hunger. Significant efforts in India are part of their global outreach. Additionally, the organization engages in disaster relief, mobilizing resources to support community groups in times of crisis. Their disaster relief work focuses on ensuring that children and families have access to food even during emergencies, maintaining nutrition and food security amidst adverse conditions.