Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger
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About this organization
Mission
Driven by the vision of a world without hunger, Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.
About
THROUGH OUR NOURISHING LIVES PORTFOLIO, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS ALONGSIDE COMMUNITIES TOWARD A FUTURE IN WHICH THEY CAN THRIVE, WHILE SUPPORTING SAFETY NET PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE NOURISHMENT, SERVING AS A CONDUIT FOR SKILLS TRAINING OR SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE JOURNEY OUT OF POVERTY. ONE IN THREE PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY VITAMIN AND MINERAL DEFICIENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION MEALS ARE FORMULATED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF MINERALS AND MICRONUTRIENTS. THE MEALS INCLUDE ENRICHED RICE, SOY PROTEIN, DRIED VEGETABLES AND 18 ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS. THE MEALS AND OTHER FORMS OF IN-KIND AID ARE DISTRIBUTED PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND ORPHANAGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. THE ORGANIZATION MEALS ARE PROVIDED IN SCHOOLS BOLSTERING ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE OF STUDENTS AND IN COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS TO OFFSET PRODUCTIVE TIME LOST WHILE ATTENDING TRAINING SESSIONS. MEALS DISTRIBUTED IN HOSPITALS AND CLINICS MAY SUPPORT PATIENTS' NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND COMPLEMENT THEIR TREATMENT. IN 2018, THE NOURISHING LIVES PORTFOLIO MANAGED PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD MORE EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE IMPACT. WORLDWIDE, 477,395 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF THIS PORTFOLIO, WITH THE ORGANIZATION FOOD ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTED IN 22 COUNTRIES.OVERALL, IN SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AROUND 35.2% OF BENEFICIARIES RECEIVED THE ORGANIZATION FOOD ASSISTANCE IN SCHOOL SETTINGS, FOLLOWED BY 23.5% IN GENERAL FEEDING AND 16.6% PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING MATERNAL HEALTH. THE REMAINING BENEFICIARIES WERE PRIMARILY REACHED THROUGH MEDICAL, CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS. IN THE NOURISHING LIVES PORTFOLIO, THE ORGANIZATION MEALS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO 56.03 % MALES AND 43.97% FEMALES, WITH 70.7% OF THE FOOD ASSISTANCE USED BY YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT TO HIGHLIGHT THAT 12% OF BENEFICIARIES CONSUMING THE ORGANIZATION FOOD ASSISTANCE ARE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5, WITH THIS LIFE STAGE BEING EXTREMELY CRITICAL FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. AS THE ORGANIZATION ALIGNS WITH U.N. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL #2 TARGETS AND INDICATORS, WHICH SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES ENDING MALNOURISHMENT IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON REACHING THIS CRUCIAL AGE GROUP.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Rise against hunger, inc. is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that is driven by a vision of a world without hunger and a mission to end hunger in our lifetime. rise against hunger distributes food and other life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, and works to create a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources. rise against hunger utilizes multiple platforms for engaging key stakeholders to achieve its mission and vision for a world without hunger. the organization's popular community-supported meal packaging events are ideal for corporate social responsibility or volunteer service projects for community leaders and volunteers from local corporations, faith congregations, schools, colleges and universities and civic organizations who package high-protein, highly nutritious meals.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Rise against hunger, inc. is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that is driven by a vision of a world without hunger and a mission to end hunger in our lifetime. rise against hunger distributes food and other life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, and works to create a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources. the organization accomplishes its mission by distributing nutritious meals to recipients around the globe. the organization mobilizes volunteers worldwide in the movement to end hunger through its hands-on meal packaging program. along with meals, the organization procures and donates in-kind aid that is distributed to those in need, and provides funding and technical support for projects that support sustainable community development and build capacity among partner organizations.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as DE, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 3733 NATIONAL DR STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, 276124845.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 232 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,519,175.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $10,669,609 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,648,129 in fundraising expenses.
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