By Diana Aviv | Chief Executive Officer
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO SOLVING HUNGER
The fight to end hunger is not won in a day. In ways large and small, through the ongoing work of the Feeding America network of food banks and the continued support of hunger champions like you, we make impactful strides to bring more food to more Americans every day. These small steps add up. Last year alone we provided 3.7 billion meals to people in need.
A few of these strides are highlighted in the pages that follow. You’ll read about Feeding America’s leadership in the food recovery space with our inaugural Food Recovery Summit; how our multi-year diabetes work received recognition within the healthcare community; and the creative ways media partners bring attention to the issue of hunger.
I am inspired by so many experiences during my first few months at Feeding America. First-hand encounters with individuals, corporations and partners reveal not only the "how" but also the "why" we work tirelessly to feed America’s hungry. During my time spent volunteering at Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington, D.C., to serve meals to people who are homeless, connecting with Feeding America’s long-time corporate partners or conversing with one of Feeding America’s celebrity supporters, a steady light shines through: commitment.
As the economy struggles to improve, lines at food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries remain long. Although many people we serve will need only temporary food assistance, sometimes the men, women and children who seek our help become familiar faces, needing ongoing support. That is why Feeding America is here for the long haul. With corporate donors, celebrity partners and a host of volunteers, we’ll work hard today to meet the need. And tomorrow, we will do it all again.
To our donors and partners, thank you for inspiring us with your dedication to end hunger. On behalf of the 48 million Americans who may not know where they will find their next meal, thank you for volunteering, providing financial support and raising awareness of food insecurity in the United States. Together, we can solve hunger.
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