Hunger Blog

Feeding America employee Kent Coffland explains why volunteering is so important to him - and the difference it makes in people's lives.

We accomplished so much together by not only getting food to people across the country but by taking a lead in making changes to help solve hunger in America.

Feeding America relies on volunteers to feed more than 46 million people in need. Tell us why you feed America.

As 2013 draws to a close, Feeding America would like to highlight the tremendous size and scope of our efforts to provide food and groceries to low-income families throughout our nation.

Here's a snapshot of what we accomplish together each and every week of the year...

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My dedication to youth programming and community food security is stronger than it has ever been, and I am ecstatic that I was able to move the needle towards progress on these issues in my community.

My work with Feeding America has helped me understand that every individual and organization has a role to play in ending hunger. No matter your background or the career path you've chosen, I hope you realize you are an important piece of the puzzle to end hunger.

Once a month, I take a few hours out of my day and volunteer at a local pantry in my neighborhood where fresh produce is the star of the show on the third Monday of every month. Clients line up well before the start of the distribution and the line wraps around the block. I've gotten to know many of the regulars, including mothers with small children. Being a new mother myself has given me a whole different sense of providing for my children. It's also kept me very aware of my present life.