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It’s US Against Hunger: Join the next generation of hunger changemakers by signing up to hear the latest opportunities from World Food Program USA.

Hunger is more than empty stomachs. It stifles learning, limits economic opportunities, and undermines the potential of entire communities.  Together, through our collective action, we can turn the tide on global hunger and build a brighter future for everyone. 

You can make a difference. By understanding issues, learning how to civically engage, and joining the movement to end global hunger for good. 

Students in Bangladesh eat a school meal
Photo: WFP/Saikat Mojumder/2023

Educate: Understand Global Hunger 

Learn about the impacts of global hunger and discover innovative solutions.  

The United Nations World Food Programme: A Nonprofit or Part of the U.N.? 

See how World Food Program USA supports the Americans’ advocacy and fundraising make a difference worldwide. 

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10 Quick Facts on Global Hunger and the United Nations World Food Programme’s Life-Changing Work 

Here are 10 facts you need to know about the global hunger crisis. Learn about the staggering numbers of people facing acute hunger and how the U.N. World Food Programme is serving millions of people with food, cash and school meals. 

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Top 12 Things You Didn’t Know About the World Food Programme 

Discover how the U.N. World Food Programme delivers food with a vast fleet of vehicles and aircraft, provides school meals for millions of children, and responds to sudden hunger emergencies worldwide.

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Is There a Global Food Shortage? What’s Causing Hunger, Famine and Rising Food Costs Around the World

Explore the complex causes of food shortages, from conflict and the climate crisis to economic shocks and soaring food prices. Learn how these factors create crises hunger hotspots and why hunger persists despite sufficient food production worldwide. 

Photo: WFP/Cheick Omar Bandaogo
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Engage: WFP USA and the U.S. Commitment to Ending Global Hunger

The U.S. government is the largest financial donor to WFP. Learn about our work on Capitol Hill, delve into the history of the U.S.’s role in combating global hunger, and see how current initiatives continue this long legacy.

America’s History & Leadership in Humanitarian Aid: How the United States Provides Food Relief 

Learn about America’s long history of fighting global hunger and how it continues to lead those efforts today.

U.S. Government Support

Read about the history of WFP and America’s role in international food assistance.

WFP USA on The Hill Series

In this video series, see how our efforts on Capitol Hill spur support for global hunger solutions.

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