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Vision: In America Solidaria, we envision a continent where all children and adolescents have what they need to grow, learn, and fulfill their potential. We see it as our shared responsibility as citizens of this region to make this vision a reality by mobilizing a network of highly skilled fellows. Mission: Mission America Solidaria promotes regional development throughout the Americas, strengthening local initiatives through year-long service projects in nonprofit organizations working to alleviate youth poverty through a focus on education, health, and/or economic empowerment. Our projects create lasting change by influencing public opinion and policy and helping shape future professionals, increasing the standard of living and supporting growth in the region.

We partner with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake Counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need. We are called to serve and accompany anyone, regardless of their faith, gender, race, or ethnicity.

The Mission of Clark County Food Bank is to Alleviate Hunger and Its Root Causes. The first half of this two part mission is to Alleviate Hunger and we do this through our Food Distribution program. This program distributes over 10,000 emergency food boxes to approximately 33,000 people per month through our 29 partner agencies. The second half of our mission is the Root Cause work. We touch the root causes of food insecurity through our Nutrition Education program. This program teaches Cooking Matters Curiculum through hands on classroom courses. These courses help individuals acquire the skills and confidence to cook affordable and nutritious food at home. They are taught in various locations around Clark County in English and Spanish. We also reach youth through our Student Nutrition and Cooking (SNAC) program. We hold classes in partnership with Boys & Girls Club, Juvenile Recovery Court and Rocksolid Teen Center.

Erie Community Food Bank offers food for Erie residents that need a little extra help.

Our mission is to provide vulnerable DC residents with comprehensive services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Our immediate goal is to provide necessary and compassionate services to residents of Washington, DC who do not have the resources to meet the basic needs of themselves and their families.

To provide safety net services to our low income neighbors, while empowering them to create a better future for themselves, their families, and our communities. All programs and services strive to guide clients toward self-sufficiency. ECCO’s ministry of “Helping Neighbors Help Themselves” attempts to improve the quality of life in our community in a compassionate way that respects the dignity and worth of every person.

Our mission is to alleviate hunger in the Inland Empire

Our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Children's Hunger Fund is a publicly funded, non-profit organization, which exists to alleviate children's suffering. To accomplish this, CHF solicits donations of food, clothing, hygiene items, toys and medicines from U.S. companies. These products are delivered through a monitored food distribution network in cities and countries around the world. CHF relies heavily on monetary contributions from concerned citizens across America. We realize our donors have many options for their charitable giving and every effort is made to effectively utilize their investment. CHF remains one of the most cost-effective charities in the nation, less than one percent goes to cover overhead costs.

Bulldog Bags, Inc. is a community, non-profit organization that addresses food insecurity in the children and families in the Stow-Munroe Falls (OH) City School District who qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Meal Program or express a need for assistance.

Chicago Lights builds brighter futures for Chicago’s youth and adults through supportive relationships and life-changing programs. We provide creative youth development and adult social services that help people build the skills they need to transcend systemic barriers and lead fulfilling lives. We partner with Chicago’s youth and adults in mentoring, supportive services, academic enrichment, career development, and arts education.

Bare Necessities Foundation, Inc is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that supports and empowers local families in need by providing them with the "bare necessities" such as food, furniture, and clothing in order to allow our families to focus their efforts and income on building better futures for themselves.

The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) believes that every child should have access to fresh, healthy food every day so that they can develop healthy eating habits to last a lifetime. We think the greatest impact can be had through changing school food. By providing school communities with tools, training, resources and funding, we are able to help schools create healthier food and redefine lunchroom environments. To date, our healthy school food programming has reached over 10,000 schools and 3 million children in all 50 states.