“The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​”

The Red Cross offers shelter, food, and emotional support to those impacted by disasters. It also supplies roughly 40% of the nation's blood, provides life-saving training, delivers international humanitarian aid, and assists veterans, military personnel, and their families.

As an independent organization, the Red Cross operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relying on the efforts of volunteers and the kindness of the American people to carry out its mission.

501(c)(3) public charity

redcross.org 🖱️

Their Mission:

“Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.”

Founded in 2007, the Direct Relief Foundation was created following a donation aimed at providing long-term support to the organization. This allows the Foundation to manage funds with a long-term strategy while ensuring they are available when needed, under the discretion of Direct Relief’s Board, who also oversee the Foundation.

Though the Foundation is legally separate from Direct Relief, it is considered a supporting organization. By law, it must independently manage, audit, and report its finances through a separate Form 990. However, its financial results are consolidated with Direct Relief’s, in line with U.S. accounting standards.

'type 1' 509(a)(3) supporting organization

directrelief.org 🖱️

“An America Where No One Goes Hungry

Hunger is a big challenge, but together we can solve it. We approach ending food insecurity from every angle. 

We make healthy food easier to access. We help families feel financially secure. We support laws that make food available to everyone.

• Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity.

  We are part of a nationwide network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs so people can access food without judgment or stigma.

• Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone.

  We work with lawmakers to make it easier for people to get food by expanding access to food assistance programs.

• Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing.

Food Access

In 2023, the Feeding America network distributed 5.3 billion meals through programs like mobile pantries and Kids Cafes to help people in communities like yours get the food they need to thrive.

Food Rescue

We work with food companies and farmers to supply food banks with food that would otherwise go to waste. In 2022 alone, the Feeding America network rescued 4 billion pounds of food and groceries.

Disaster Response

When disaster strikes, people experiencing food insecurity are often hit the hardest. As one of the nation's largest disaster relief organizations, we are there before, during and after a disaster to help communities get food and emergency assistance.

Hunger Research

To create the right solutions to end hunger, we must understand the people and communities facing hunger. Every year, Feeding America conducts research like the Map the Meal Gap study to learn more about food insecurity in local communities.”

501(c)(3) public charity

feedingamerica.org 🖱️