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Feed the Children works in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and in 10 countries around the world. We work night and day with community and corporate partners to help those in need. Check out some of the stories that feature our on-going work and partnerships.

Something Good: Feed The Children Goes Extra Mile To Help Families

You could call it a caravan of caring.

Frito-Lay and Feed the Children Supplement a Quarter-Million Meals for Students in Underserved Communities this Fall

Schools in Hardest-Hit Communities Across the U.S. to Receive Monthly Distribution of Shelf-Stable Food Items, Frito-Lay Variety Packs, Personal Care Items and Educational Supplies to Help Reduce COVID-19 Burden

Hunger Crisis & The Pandemic

One in four children in the U.S. are struggling with hunger or food insecurity due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Virtual Tour of Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’

Malawi leaves a lasting impression not because of its location of aesthetics, but because of its people.

Point of View: Education the key to breaking cycle of poverty

At Feed the Children, we understand the importance of education and believe it is one of the best ways to break the cycle of poverty.

Read more on oklahoman.com

First Lady Sarah Stitt hands out backpacks, supplies to foster families ahead of school year

Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt is helping foster families in need, giving away backpacks and school supplies Saturday at Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community in Guthrie.

Nature's Path to Donate One Million Bowls Worth of Food To 10 Food Bank Organizations in the U.S. and Canada

Nature's Path will also match every dollar donated to any of its partner organizations with an additional five dollars worth of healthy, organic food.

2020 back to school month: the need to support students is greater than ever this year

This month, students of all ages - from preschool to college - and their teachers are heading back as a new school year begins.

Mac & cheese for breakfast: Kraft rebrands boxes for limited-time giveaway

During limited release, Kraft is replacing 'dinner' with 'breakfast' on its blue box of mac & cheese

Tyson Foods Reveals 10M Investment

To say that the food insecurity numbers in the U.S. are staggering would not do the issue justice. That is why Tyson Foods has partnered with Feed the Children to provide 10 million meals to families in 16 states across America.

Social Impact Heroes: How Travis Arnold & Feed the Children are helping to end childhood hunger

With the help of our corporate and community partners, we are ensuring that as the need grows, children and their families continue to receive the food and household essentials they require.

How Feed the Children Is Addressing Food Insecurity Amidst the Pandemic

The number of people suffering from food insecurity continues to rise due to current social issues impacting our communities.

Lehigh Valley-based Mack Trucks put these rigs on the road for pandemic aid instead of profit

Mack Trucks has been helping in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by delivering crucial supplies to nonprofit organizations.

Feed Tucson 2020 will distribute nonperishable food, basic supplies this morning

As the spike in cases of COVID-19 corresponds to an increase in need for families impacted by the pandemic, a dozen local businesses and nonprofit organizations have come together to help those who are struggling.

The Gray Havens to Perform on Inaugural Feed the Children Presents YouTube special to Raise Money for Families Affected by COVID-19

The Gray Havens, a Nashville art-pop duo who debuted on the music scene in 2013, will star in Feed the Children's inaugural video for its YouTube series Feed the Children Presents.

Team of teams helps 400 families

Even during a pandemic when gatherings are limited and distancing and the wearing of masks is required, scores of people came together May 28 to help the less fortunate.

A Small Company With A Big Heart Becomes A Top 5 Brand Virtually Overnight

Three months ago, when asked to describe his job, David Simnick half-joked “traveling soap salesman.”

Roberta Flack hosting virtual listening party to aid youth in need

Youth will be served — in the most giving spirit. That will happen when A Night of Covenant House Stars — benefiting the at-risk youth charity Covenant House — streams at 8 p.m. Monday on Broadway on Demand.

‘This is not the time to do nothing’: Volunteers risk illness to deliver food to the needy

As the global pandemic took hold in the United States, food insecurity spread along with the coronavirus.

MLS Holding Contest for Fans to Design Album Art for New Official Anthem

The ongoing MLS Unites initiative focuses on creative expression this week

James Corden Issues Shirt Off Shoot Out Challenge to NBA

With the now-postponed NBA Playoffs scheduled to start this weekend, James Corden issues a challenge to NBA players in quarantine everywhere.

James Corden Will Pay Furloughed Staff of The Late Late Show Himself

He's also started the #ShirtOffShootOut, a fundraising challenge involving professional basketball players to raise money for the non-profit Feed the Children.

How Beauty Brands Are Giving Back During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has altered pretty much every facet of American life.

How you can help during the coronavirus outbreak

Several nonprofit organizations could use your time and money to make sure vulnerable populations are cared for during the pandemic.

Vhernier Partners with Feed the Children to Help Those Affected by Coronavirus

To help those affected by the coronavirus, Italian jeweler Vhernier is donating profits.

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Acts of kindness

During these tough times, folks are reaching out and helping others. Here are some examples of help.

Read more on oklahoman.com

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Acts of kindness

During these tough times, folks are reaching out and helping others. Here are some examples of help.

Read more on oklahoman.com

ARTY, SOFI TUKKER & 60+ ARTISTS COME TOGETHER FOR VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT: WORLD ON PAUSE FESTIVAL

COVID-19 has had an immense impact on all of our lives, but the response to help combat this devastating pandemic has been extraordinary, especially in the music industry.

Organizations Join Forces To Provide Hospitality Packages For Unemployed Workers

The Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association, Feed the Children and Discovery Church of Yukon announced Wednesday they were teaming up to brighten the lives of unemployed hospitality workers around the metro.

Rolling up with food and and a friendly voice during the pandemic

A Buffalo pastor and his church's mobile food pantry parked outside the Belle Community Center on Maryland Street in Buffalo Friday.

Homefest: Late Late Show Special with James Corden and Big Stars

The hour-long special was used as a platform to raise funds for the benefit of the CDC Foundation and Feed the Children to support those suffering from COVID-19.

Feed the Children to Hold Community Events, Provide Relief to Families Affected by Nashville Tornadoes

Feed the Children, an international nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, is continuing its ongoing disaster relief efforts in response to this week's tornado outbreak.

So many books, so little time

Students in Dickinson County will have plenty to read for “Read Across America” as over 6,500 books are being distributed free to students.

New Britain providing place to learn for 18 students after Puerto Rican earthquake

159 students have started their new academic life throughout the state’s school systems, including 18 so far in New Britain.

Muskogee schools outfit buses with book buckets

Muskogee Public Schools has put buckets of books on its buses for the kids’ reading enjoyment.

Program prepares young adults with disabilities for workforce

Project SEARCH is a fantastic program that allows us to empower those with disabilities and display their worth as workers in our communities

A Chef Designs Shelf-Stable Meals for the Needy

John Doherty, an owner of the Black Barn Restaurant, has created a line of pouched meals to feed the hungry.

‘I am a scavenger’: The desperate things teachers do to get the classroom supplies they need

Like nearly all teachers in America, Becky Cranson spends her own money to buy supplies for her students.

Community effort feeds the hungry in Murray County

Hundreds on families drove through the Crossway Church parking lot in Sulphur Tuesday afternoon for No Hunger Holidays.

Feed the Children - Season of Giving Photos

Grizzlies players, coaching staff & employees provided 400 families with food & necessities, courtesy of Feed the Children.

Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities For The Whole Family

Charities such as Feed the Children provide food to kids who need it.

Herbalife Nutrition Offers Hope This Holiday Season With “Nutrition for Zero Hunger” Campaign

The Company’s food drive will collect donations from its office and manufacturing facilities and approximately 2,600 employees across the United States to help Feed the Children reach its goal to bring food and daily essentials to thousands of American families during the holidays.

Feed the Children spreads holiday cheer with food

An organization is hoping they were able to relieve some of the holiday stress for families in Lawton after handing out 400 boxes of food.

Feed the Children delivers truckload of food, personal care items to Charlotte

Feed the Children asked Northside Baptist Church and community partners to be their hands and feet on the ground for the distribution.

Food giveaway helps feed 400 families in Pittsburgh’s West End

Recipients said they sorely needed the food, which included such things as canned vegetables, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese and peanut butter.

Fazoli’s and Feed the Children are teaming up for hunger relief in Dayton this week

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Fazoli’s will be donating food and other products to those in need in the Miami Valley this week.

16 Ways You Can Help Kids All Around The World

When your car reaches the end of its life or it's simply time for an upgrade, you can donate your used vehicle to any number of organizations that support children. Feed the Children is one such option.

Arnold: Acts of kindness

This holiday season, Feed the Children is giving everyone an opportunity to get a small glimpse of the work that we do through our No Hunger Holidays campaign.

Fazoli's and Feed the Children host no hunger holiday dinner

On top of all the food, there were Disney meet and greets, face painting and talks with Santa Clause.

Outreach between nonprofit, OKC church helps serve the community

The outreach coordinated by the church provided an estimated 400 families with food and other items — just in time for Thanksgiving.

Read more on oklahoman.com

Feed the Children promotes awareness of healthy diets for World Food Day

While Feed the Children works every day to end childhood hunger, the hope is that by sharing the #WorldFoodDay2019 and #ZeroHunger messages connected to World Food Day, individuals and groups will step up to do even more.

Read more on oklahoman.com

Herbalife Nutrition Launches “Nutrition for Zero Hunger” Initiative, Pledging $2M to Help Fight Global Hunger

Feed the Children has designated September as Defeat Hunger Month and as a lead partner of Nutrition for Zero Hunger, Herbalife Nutrition will support their programs to help end hunger around the world.

Bahamas’ fisheries face huge losses in wake of Hurricane Dorian

StarKist is matching the first USD 25,000 (EUR 23,000) raised in donations through Feed the Children to assist in recovery, as well as sponsoring a semi-truck filled with food and supplies that will soon be deployed to the Bahamas.

This Organization Works With Corporations and Community Organizations to Defeat Childhood Hunger

In the United States, one in every six children will struggle with hunger or food insecurity. Feed the Children is committed to working each day to defeat hunger.

Dealing with Disaster: Feed the Children Works to Help Families Prepare and Recover

How to create a disaster plan, prepare for the future, and more.

Aiding in the community

The Greater Elkhart Young Professionals volunteered to help local teachers Friday morning at Feed the Children.

Food Trucks for a Cause

“Everybody loves a food truck so I invited these two trucks out and invited the community"

Experts say there are ways to save on back to school shopping

The average American family is going to spend about $700 on back to school shopping this year. That's from retail experts making predictions on how the season will go.

Marcus Scribner on his "Grownish" Family & How he's Helping Feed the Children with Frito-Lay

Marcus is on “Blackish” airing in the fall. For more info on the Frito-Lay packs visit snackablenotes.com.

Feed the Children, Price Rite donate hundreds of boxes to Manchester families

Four hundred Manchester families each received a box full of food and essentials just in time for back-to-school season.

Free school supplies offered to Oklahoma teachers

Fifth grade teacher Teresa Langford said new school supplies help a lot. So she went to the school supply giveaway at the Feed the Children Teacher Store on Tuesday.

Change Starts with You

I was asked recently what could change the face of philanthropy in the United States. This question came on the heels of flat/slightly declining national charity giving stats as reported by Giving USA.

Fathers should emphasize the power of mealtimes

Time spent together over a meal is something that strengthens relationships, develops positive behaviors, creates connections and provides stability for our kids.

Sending Hope Across the Ocean

You’ve seen the appeals to sponsor a child for a few dollars a month and change their lives forever. But, have you wondered if these are real children with real needs?

Read more on oklahoman.com

Feed the Children Provides Free Food for Hundreds

Dozens of volunteers spent the day providing free food to families at a Feed the Children event Wednesday.

Feed the Children Dinner

The event featured a multi-course dinner with paired beverages and silent auction emceed by Billy Harris.

Salvation Army feeds 800 York families with new partnership

The Salvation Army York, in a new partnership with Feed the Children and Price Rite Marketplace, will provide 800 hungry York families with food.

Feed the Children seeks donations for schools

Feed the Children is asking businesses in Oklahoma to sign up to gather school supplies for the nonprofit organization’s Teacher Store during its Supply Our Schools initiative.

Volunteering with Heart: How the Gift of Time Fuels Feed the Children’s Mission

In fiscal year 2018, Feed the Children’s U.S.-based food distribution program helped more than 5.1 million children and families, with more than 340,000 of those being in Oklahoma, who were at risk of running out of food.

Read more on oklahoman.com

Feed the Children provides top 5 tips to help kids prepare for disaster

Feed the Children is known for feeding hungry kids. They distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, and they provide support for teachers and students.

Read more on oklahoman.com

Arnold: Make the magic of mealtime a reality

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. While physically that may very well be true, from a mental and emotional standpoint the most important meal of the day is the one spent with family.

Brand Power: CCJ’s Five Flashiest Fleets show bold, purposeful designs and strong emotion

FTC Transportation’s innovative culture has garnered the small-but-mighty fleet a number of industry awards and recognitions over the years. That innovation also is exhibited in its Feed The Children trailer graphic.

Lawton organizations work together to ensure local families don’t go without this holiday season

K9 Motorcycle club and Hungry Hearts are participating in a national campaign called Feed the Children, which helps give children a hunger-free holiday season.

Local families receive food, goods from United Way of Tucson, Feed the Children partnership

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona partnered with the national Feed the Children program on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to distribute gift boxes to 800 local families in need at Park Place.

Fort Bragg families affected by Hurricane Florence receive boxes of food

Almost 16,000 pounds of food was distributed Tuesday to 400 soldiers and families affected by Hurricane Florence at Fort Bragg. The USO of North Carolina partnered with the U.S.-based Feed the Children charity to provide the boxes filled with canned and dry food.

Feed the Children Transforms Hunger Into Hope through Annual No Hunger Holidays Campaign

This November, Feed the Children launched its No Hunger Holidays campaign to feed thousands of families across the United States throughout the holiday season.

Community participates in Feed the Children despite rain

Volunteers, case managers and over 800 individuals and families recently braved a rainstorm to join Feed the Children, PepsiCo Inc. and Tops Friendly Markets for #ROC in Rochester.

Teachers shop for free supplies, books

The line started forming bright and early early outside the Oklahoma City headquarters of Feed the Children. Teachers from places such as Noble, Okemah, Sulphur and Snyder waited patiently — some for two hours — to stake their claim.

Operation Food Search Joins Forces to End Childhood Hunger

Operation Food Search, a non-profit hunger relief organization, recently worked with Edgewell Personal Care, Farmhaus, and world anti-hunger organization Feed the Children to fight childhood hunger in the St. Louis community.

Feeding Minds and Bodies campaign helps families in need

Price Rite Marketplace partnered with Feed The Children and Salvation Army Harrisburg for the Feeding Minds and Bodies Campaign.

Teleperformance employees help neediest families

Hundreds of the neediest Brownsville families received free food, household essentials and other items Tuesday as donations were distributed from a “Feed the Children” semi-trailer.

Feed the Children CEO: The importance of mealtime

When I was a kid, we ate dinner as a family almost every night.

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation – Helping Feed Philadelphia

The Malcom Jenkins Foundation and PepsiCo have partnered with Feed the Children to kick off “Get Ready Fest™: Helping Feed Philadelphia” – a signature event of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.

More than 450 families attend Feed the Children event

More than 450 selected families came together in Fairmont today as ‘Teleperformance’ and ‘North Central West Virginia Community Action’ hosted the ‘Feed the Children’ truck event.

6-month feeding for 400 Laguerta children launched

MARCH 8, 2018 marked the beginning of the six-month feeding program sponsored by devotees of Mary Mediatrix from the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.

Feed the Children handed out 120,000 meal boxes for students ahead of walkout

On Friday, as students left school at Hillcrest Elementary in Oklahoma City, they weren’t sure when they’d be back. Classes are canceled Monday, and could be canceled for many more days because of the teacher walkout.

Three Tidbits: Farmhaus gives back, Kingside freshens up, candy crush in the Loop

St. Louis’ acclaimed Farmhaus restaurant will host a benefit dinner for nonprofit Feed the Children—with a star-studded lineup of local chefs.

Carmelo Anthony Jumpstarts Holiday Cheer for OKC Families

Through the car window, Carmelo Anthony nonchalantly extended his hand to the boy for a handshake. The stunned youngster recoiled in the backseat with awe draping his face.

Kings Mountain company partners to feed families

The holiday season can be a tough time for families that don’t have enough money to buy gifts on top of putting food on the table and keeping the lights on.

Creating hunger-free holidays one family at a time

It was a brisk Saturday morning when neighbors at a Northeast Oklahoma City apartment complex gathered around 400 boxes of food and essentials that Feed the Children had delivered.

Feed the Children honored for work in Appalachia

Officials with the Christian Appalachian Project honored Feed the Children Thursday for helping people in Appalachia. Feed the Children has made a significant impact on Central Appalachia and has come alongside the Christian Appalachian Project for more than 25 years.

Celebrity Chef Develops Restaurant-Quality Ready-to-Eat Meals for Needy Families

Chef John Doherty has spent 23 years cooking extravagant meals for presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities. Now the New York City restaurant owner is focusing on preparing nutritious and delicious ready-to-eat meals for families who don’t have funds or access to their own groceries.

Press Releases

Feed the Children Provides Relief to Families Affected by California Wildfires

September 11, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nonprofit working to reach those affected by record-setting blazes

Feed the Children’s Teacher Store Hits the Road with 5 Trucks to 10 Cities in 24 Hours to Help Students and Teachers across Oklahoma

September 8, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nonprofit provides much-needed school supplies, food, daily essentials and books.

September is Defeat Hunger Month: Make a $2.1 Million Impact by Helping Feed the Children Raise $300K in 30 days

August 31, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Each $1 given is multiplied by $7 to provide food, essentials for families across U.S., 10 countries worldwide

Feed the Children Provides 75 Tons of Relief to Families Affected by Hurricane Laura

August 27, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Nonprofit working with corporate, community partners to reach those affected by deadly storm

Feed the Children Announces Bregeita Jefferson as New Chief International Operations, Finance and Compliance Officer

August 25, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Jefferson brings more than 20 years of experience, dedication to serving and helping marginalized communities around the world

Tyson Foods Partners with Feed the Children to Provide 10 million Meals to Families in 16 States

August 19, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Nonprofit receives Tyson’s largest single product gift supporting COVID-19 response efforts

Standing in the Educational Gap During COVID-19: Feed the Children Continues to Serve Students and Teachers for New School Year

August 11, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Nonprofit to provide school supplies to classrooms of all kinds across the U.S.

Making a Difference in Communities Across America: Feed the Children Partners with Faith Groups to Serve Thousands During Pandemic

August 10, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Nonprofit teams up with more than 60 religious organizations across America to provide food, essentials

Helping the Homeless during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Feed the Children Works with Community Partners to Assist Thousands

July 27, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Nonprofit teams up with 20 organizations across America to provide food, essentials

Feed the Children Announces Emanne Beasha As Its First-Ever Youth Ambassador

July 23, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, OK

Vibrant top 10 finalist of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 14 to help share story of hunger

The Hungriest Summer Ever: Feed the Children working with community, corporate partners to provide food, essentials to families

June 16, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

George Kaiser Family Foundation Partners with Feed the Children to Help Feed Oklahoma Families

June 15, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Starkist® donates $150,000 to feed the children to help fight hunger

June 9, 2020 - Feed the Children - Pittsburgh, PA

International Day of Families Benefit Special: Celebrities Rally Support on Feed the Children’s Facebook and YouTube Channel to Defeat Hunger

May 14, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Roberta Flack to Host Live Charity Listening Party On Rhino’s YouTube Channel To Benefit Feed the Children’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts

May 11, 2020 - Feed the Children - New York

Teleperformance Partners with Feed the Children Respond to Families Affected by COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - Feed the Children - Miami, Florida

Feed the Children & Herbalife Nutrition Partner to Help 200 South Los Angeles Families Fight Hunger

May 5, 2020 - Feed the Children - Los Angeles

Pureflow Inc. Partners with Feed the Children to Provide Food, Essentials for 400 Families Affected by COVID-19

May 4, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Together We Stand: Feed the Children Joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity

April 30, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

With unemployment skyrocketing, number of food insecure households grows: How Feed the Children is helping in the U.S. from coast to coast and around the world

April 24, 2020 - Feed the Children - Oklahoma City