U.S. Hunger

This #BlackHistoryMonth WESH 2 CW18 is highlighting leaders making a difference—like our CEO, Rick Whitted. From banker to Hunger Hero, Rick sat down to share how U.S. Hunger is tackling food insecurity with dignity, data, and community-driven solutions. As we honor the past, we’re building a future where every family has access to nutritious meals. Watch the full interview ?? #USHunger #BlackHistoryMonth #FightingHunger Stewart Moore

We are excited to share that?U.S. Hunger has been selected as one of the?organizations to participate in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) inaugural Social Entrepreneur Accelerator (SEA) 2025 series! ? Together we will scale our global social impact across health, climate, food, education and workforce. Thank you to the Social Entrepreneur Accelerator team for this opportunity!

MLK Day may have passed, but we’re still feeling the energy and impact of the 2nd Annual MLK Million Meal Pack! ?? Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, partners, and community members, 1 MILLION meals were packed for families in need—ensuring Dr. King’s legacy of service continues beyond just one day. We’re honored to have worked alongside @OrangeCountyFL, @CityBeautiful, and so many incredible supporters to bring this vision to life. The momentum doesn’t stop here—let’s keep making a difference! ?? Read more about this inspiring event: https://lnkd.in/e6ws92mH #MLKUSH2025

Meet 32 incredible organizations transforming global health with AI! We're thrilled to unveil the Health Cohort of our AI for Changemakers Program, sponsored by?Amazon Web Services (AWS)?and?Google.org! From mental health innovation to maternal care revolution, these changemakers are ready to amplify their already impressive impact through AI. What makes this cohort extraordinary? ? 32 ambitious nonprofits ? 14 countries ? 5 continents ? 1 shared mission: making healthcare accessible to all From Friendship Bench's mental health support in Zimbabwe to Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation's life-saving Casualty App, each organization brings unique solutions to critical health challenges. Starting February 2025, these changemakers will embark on a 7-week AI Bootcamp led by experts from AWS and other tech leaders. But that's just the beginning - they'll have a chance for a pro-bono support from tech companies to develop custom AI solutions that could transform millions of lives. Special highlight: Selected CTOs will have an opportunity to join the "Now Go Build CTO Fellowship" with Dr Werner Vogels , VP & CTO of Amazon! Want to be part of this movement? ?? Tech companies: Register to offer pro-bono AI support ?? Nonprofits: Applications for our next cohort - Education are open until 14.02.2025 Together, we're building a healthier future through technology! Tech Matters, Next Step Foundation, VillageReach, Kosmotive, AMREF, EB Research Partnership, NALA-NTD Advocacy, Learning, Action, Scope Impact, BRAC, American India Foundation - USA, Dual Track, Piramal Swasthya, Parkers Mobile Clinic, Sevamob, Jacaranda Health, eHealth Africa, U.S. Hunger, Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation, Alike, NextGenU.org, curaJOY, Elle International, @Global Strategies, HelpMum Africa, Savana Signatures, Smart Air Bangladesh, Studio Bahia, DataGénero - Observatorio, Centre for Population Health Initiatives, Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, Our Wave, High Alert Institute #AI4Good #TechForGood #GlobalHealth #Innovation #HealthTech #SocialImpact #TechForGood #GlobalHealth #Innovation #HealthTech #SocialImpact

We're thrilled to share that USH has been selected as one of the outstanding nonprofit organizations for Tech To The Rescue’s AI for Changemaker’s Accelerator Program - organized in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google.org.? As one of the 32 organizations selected for the #AIforHealth cohort, over the next months, we will embark on an AI learning & innovation journey together with tech companies that will be supporting us pro-bono! We're looking forward to learning and networking with the whole AI for Changemakers community and identifying the best ways in which we can benefit from AI. The next steps for us are participating in a 7-week AI Bootcamp to learn and strategize around AI and then get matched with an AI tech team from the Tech To The Rescue community that wants to support us on a pro-bono basis. Read more about the program, the other cohorts, and how you can get involved on the AI for Changemakers here ??? https://bit.ly/3TYeBgi Huge shoutout to Ezekiel Brooks and Patrick Go for representing out work. Let’s go! #techforgood #techtotherescue #aiforchangemakers #AIforGood

Local students in Eau Claire, WI, are stepping up to make a difference by packing meals for their community! Through hands-on service, they’re helping to alleviate food insecurity and spread hope—one meal at a time. At U.S. Hunger, we believe in the power of community-driven solutions. Thank you to these incredible young change-makers for showing that hunger is a problem we can solve together! Read more about their impact ??

?? In case you missed it! ?? Catch the replay of the MLK Million Meal Pack press conference and see how we’re making an impact together! Hear from our leaders, partners, and community about the importance of fighting hunger and honoring Dr. King’s legacy. #MLKUSH2025 Watch it now ??

?? Local love in action! ?? Thank you to the Orlando Sentinel for shining a spotlight on the Central Florida volunteers who helped make our MLK Million Meal Pack event a success on this meaningful Day of Service! #MLKUSH2025 Read the full story here ??

Huge thanks to WOGX FOX 51 for showcasing the incredible impact of our MLK Million Meal Pack event! ?? Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g9HZSwuV #MLKUSH2025