Our Hunger Relief Story: How We Served 75 million Meals in 4 Years
In 2009, our nonprofit began with a simple yet powerful mission: to provide after-school and summer camp programs for underserved communities in the DMV area. For ten years we thrived, creating a safe and enriching environment for countless children. However, when the pandemic hit, everything changed. We found ourselves at a crossroads, asking our youth communities the question: “What else can we do to help?”
With food initially intended for our programs and a pressing need in our community, we decided to pivot to the most basic of needs . What started as a few tents setups for food pickups quickly grew into something much larger. By transforming our resources and operations, we began distributing meals to our children and their families, addressing a profound need that the pandemic had increased. In delivering to those original communities more folks came out and more communities had needs.
Fast forward four years, and we’ve achieved something remarkable: 75,000,000 meals provided to those in need. This monumental effort has become one of our most significant impacts, reflecting our unwavering commitment to our community. Our team works tirelessly, day and night, to rescue good food and ensure it reaches the people who need it most. While our resources are limited, our dedication and compassion know no bounds.
The need for our services continues to grow, and to meet this demand, we rely on the support of our communities and beyond. Your contributions, whether in-kind or monetary, are crucial. They support us to sustain our mission, expand our reach, and provide essential resources to those who need them most.
In these challenging times, our story is a testament to the power of adaptability, community, and compassion. Together, we can continue to make a difference, one meal at a time!
We are asking you to support this transformational food effort and help us sustain the infrastructure and proven programs and partnerships we have stood up.
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