This July, supporters, volunteers and staff came together across continents to strengthen communities, share stories and take action against hunger. Thank you for being part of this work. Every meal packaged, every partnership built and every story shared brings us one step closer to a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
In Case You Missed It:
Stories From the Field
Over the past several weeks, members of the Rise Against Hunger team invited you behind the scenes as they visited partners and communities in South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. Through short videos and firsthand updates, you saw how your support is helping strengthen nutrition, education and long-term food security around the world.
If you missed the series—or want to revisit your favorite moments—you can catch up below.
SOUTH AFRICA
TANZANIA
UGANDA
Story of Impact:
Thi Be & Thi Tam
Every family deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future.
This month, we're highlighting the inspiring story of Thi Be and Thi Tam, whose journey reflects the lasting impact that nutrition, education and community support can have. Their story is a reminder that ending hunger means creating opportunities for families to thrive not just today, but for generations to come.
July was filled with moments that demonstrated the power of people coming together.
Honoring Mandela Day Through Service
Throughout Mandela Month, Rise Against Hunger Africa brought communities together across South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through service. Thousands of volunteers packaged meals that will help nourish children and families while celebrating the idea that each person has the power to create meaningful change.
Reconnecting Around Our Mission
Just days before this newsletter reached your inbox, our global staff gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, for our biannual staff retreat. Together, we reflected on our shared mission, strengthened relationships across teams and returned energized to continue advancing food security through nutrition, education and economic empowerment.
Community Impact
BambooHR Reaches a Major Milestone
Hunger Champion Spotlight
This month, more than 1,000 volunteers gathered with Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas, to package more than 300,000 meals for people facing hunger around the world. Alongside the meal packaging event, volunteers also supported local hunger relief by collecting canned food donations for area food pantries demonstrating that compassion can make an impact both globally and close to home.
June Shipment Update
Every shipment represents more than meals—it represents communities coming together to help ensure children and families have access to the nutrition they need while supporting long-term food security.
In June, Rise Against Hunger shipped 16 containers of meals and aid to our in-country partners, helping support communities facing food insecurity.
📦 7 containers of meals to Convoy of Hope in the Philippines 📦 1 container to Salesian Missions in South Sudan 📦 2 containers to Rise Against Hunger Africa in South Africa 📦 1 container to Global Volunteers in Tanzania 📦 2 containers to Children of Vietnam in Vietnam 📦 1 container to Family Legacy Missions in Zambia 📦 1 container of vaccines to Sonje Ayiti Organization in Haiti 📦 1 container of medicine to Abba's House in the Dominican Republic
Thanks to the dedication of volunteers, donors and partners around the world, every shipment moves us one step closer to a world without hunger.
Bring your workplace, church or community into the movement.
Bring Your Community Together
One meal packaging event can create lasting impact.
Whether you're part of a business, church, school or community organization, hosting a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event is a meaningful way to unite people around a shared purpose while helping families facing hunger around the world.
Together, we can package hope, strengthen communities and continue growing the movement to end hunger.
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