Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food – Organizations

Feeding America
Nation's largest hunger relief organization made up of a network of 200+ food banks and food-rescue programs. Includes a directory of food banks by ZIP code or state.
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Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
Works to improve public policies to eradicate poverty-related hunger and undernutrition in the United States. Conducts research, monitors implementation of laws, provides coordination, training, and technical assistance related to hunger and food insecurity, and conducts public information campaigns.
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Meals on Wheels America
Addresses senior isolation and hunger by providing funding, leadership, education, research, and advocacy. Supports local community programs in their efforts to offer and deliver healthy meals, provide friendly visits, and participate in safety checks of seniors' homes.
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Provides programs and funding to advance research, education, and extension programs to address agricultural issues facing the U.S. Collaborates with county, state, and regional extension offices on topics, such as the environment, human health and well-being, and communities, to ensure the viability of agriculture.
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No Kid Hungry
Works to address food insecurity and poverty in the United States. Focuses on school meals, grant distribution, awareness and advocacy, early childhood health, and research and policy.
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Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center (RCPNC)
Works to increase participation in U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services child nutrition programs and other nutrition assistance programs. Focuses work on persistently poor counties in 11 states. Housed at the University of Kentucky.
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Seeds of Native Health
Supports organizations and programs that increase access to healthy food and improve the overall health and well-being of Native Americans (NAs). Funds the development of curriculum and education programs promoting NA nutrition at the local and national level, as well as research addressing the critical dietary challenges faced by Native communities.
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The Food Trust
Nationwide nonprofit that works within rural and urban communities to improve access to healthy, affordable food through nutrition education, research and evaluation, and policy recommendations.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS)
Works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of federal nutrition assistance programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school meals.
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