Mission & History
World Food Program USA carries on America’s proud legacy of fighting global hunger.
Fighting Global Hunger
Over the course of seven decades, the U.S. government and its people have led the global fight against hunger. It’s a legacy built upon a proud and loud declaration that America will do its part to feed families in need around the world.
Fighting Hunger is Part of America's DNA
Conflict forces families from their homes, destroys economies, ruins infrastructure and makes food nearly impossible to find or afford. As the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the World Food Programme is there before, during and after upheaval to help families survive and recover.
Our Vision
A world without hunger.
Our Mission
To inspire and mobilize people in the United States to support the mission of the U.N. World Food Programme to end hunger.
Our Purpose
World Food Program USA is a catalyst for fundraising, advocacy and engagement across the United States in support of the U.N. World Food Programme’s mission to end hunger. When you join us, you provide food and long-lasting solutions for people worldwide. We won’t stop until we reach zero hunger.
Our Values
Our values provide the framework for how we behave and work together to reach our goals to feed and save the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. We recognize the unique differences, whether seen or unseen, and the intersectionality of the individuals who are connected to our mission.
We Believe in a World Without Hunger
- Where children have the proper nutrition for a healthy start to life.
- Where families have access to food even when natural disaster strikes or conflict erupts.
- Where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and participate in markets.
- Where nations have the ability to respond in times of crisis.
- Where Americans work together to alleviate conditions that perpetuate chronic hunger.
- Where food enables every human being to reach their potential.
How We Fight Global Hunger
Through policy leadership, fundraising and strategic outreach, we persuade the American people, business community and government to support the World Food Programme and join our movement to feed the world.
Developing and Advocating Policy
U.S. Government Funding
Private Sector Fundraising
Marketing & Communication
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