About Freedom from Hunger

Freedom from Hunger is an international development organization working in seventeen countries across the globe. Freedom from Hunger is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonsectarian organization classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity. All donations to Freedom from Hunger are fully tax-deductible.

Mission

Freedom from Hunger brings innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty. Together with local partners, we equip families with resources they need to build futures of health, hope and dignity.


A Chronicle of Progress: The History of Freedom from Hunger

Established in 1946, Freedom from Hunger is recognized for fighting hunger with innovative self-help programs. Throughout our history, we have been guided by evidence of impact, scientific rigor and our commitment to helping families achieve food security for the long term.

We began as Meals for Millions, the organization that developed and introduced Multi-Purpose Food, a high-protein powdered food supplement still used today in relief efforts around the world. In the 1970s, we began implementing Applied Nutrition Programs, focusing almost exclusively on the health and nutrition of mothers and children. In 1988, Freedom from Hunger developed the world's first integrated microcredit/health and nutrition education program. Today, our Credit with Education program is serving nearly 400,000 families in some of the poorest countries on earth.

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