Nourish Today, Flourish Tomorrow
At the ConAgra Foods Foundation, we work to make sure kids get the nourishment they need – both food and facts – so that they can flourish tomorrow. As such, our mission and the platform for all of our work is Nourish Today, Flourish Tomorrow, which reflects the Foundation's comprehensive, long-term commitment to fight child hunger and provide nutrition education so that all children will have a brighter future.
Child hunger is an issue that affects more than 16 million children in the United States, yet it is virtually invisible in this country, meaning people don’t see it and some have a hard time believing it exists here, in the United States.
We are leading the charge to raise awareness of and find sustainable solutions for child hunger in America—fighting to nourish kids' bodies and minds today, so they will flourish tomorrow. We believe that it's not enough to simply feed those who are in need; it is also essential to provide tools and knowledge to help individuals sustain balanced lifestyles well into the future.
In alignment with our Nourish Today, Flourish Tomorrow mission, we seek to meet immediate needs in the fight to end child hunger, as well as long-term, innovative solutions in the areas of child hunger and nutrition education by:
Investing in direct service programs such as Kids Cafes, summer feeding programs and Cooking Matters that feed and educate those in need.
Building capacity in leading nonprofits, such as Feeding America and Share Our Strength, to serve more people as well as create and bring to life innovative solutions to end child hunger.
Creating awareness and educating people about the problem of child hunger in America, and then encouraging them to get involved.
Corporate responsibility has always been a priority of ConAgra Foods, the Foundation’s primary funder. As the philanthropic arm of this leading food company, we work to ensure children have access to both food and facts about food to eat nutritiously, to live balanced lifestyles, and to succeed in school and life.
Hunger by the Numbers
One in five children is struggling with hunger in America. In some U.S. counties though, that number is as high as one in two Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap illustrates the reality of hunger in communities nationwide.
No Kid Hungry
We believe no child in America should go hungry. Take the No Kid Hungry Pledge today and add your voice to the community of people passionate about ending childhood hunger in America.
Apply for a Grant
Want to apply for a grant from the ConAgra Foods Foundation? Learn about the application process and the criteria the ConAgra Foods Foundation uses to evaluate grant applications here.
