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Food for the Hungry has issue experts available for interview across a spectrum of issues. With a mission of ending all forms of poverty, Food for the Hungry staff members can speak on topics ranging from health and clean water, child development, farming, education, domestic violence prevention, disaster response and even how church groups can team up with communities in developing countries to help the world’s most vulnerable people to thrive. Employees are located in Phoenix, Nashville, Washington, D.C., and in more than 20 countries worldwide with interviews available in-person, on the phone, or via Skype.
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Press Releases
2021
January 29, 2021 – Food for the Hungry mobilizes immediate disaster relief response to Tropical Cyclone Eloise
January 25, 2021 – Food for the Hungry Responds to Tropical Cyclone Eloise
2020
November 10, 2020 – Food for the Hungry Responds to Tropical Storm Eta
September 14, 2020 – Food for the Hungry appoints Regina Johnson-Thomas as Chief Talent and Culture Officer
August 17, 2020 – Compassion International, Food for the Hungry, and World Vision Announce ‘Unite to Fight Poverty’ Concert
April 22, 2020 – FH Commits to InterAction NGO Climate Compact on 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
March 12, 2020 – Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, FH Renews Commitment to Serve the Most Vulnerable
March 4, 2020 – After Devastating Tornado in Nashville, FH Provides Relief Alongside Local Churches
January 15, 2020 – Food for the Hungry Appoints Mark Viso as New CEO
2019
September 4, 2019 – FH Responds to Hurricane Dorian with Clean Water, Emergency Supplies for Bahamas
July 8, 2019 – FH Honors the Legacy of Former CEO and President, Gary Edmonds
May 20, 2019 – Food for the Hungry Applauds House Passage of Global Fragility Act
May 14, 2019 – FH Launches 2018 Annual Report
May 2, 2019 – FH Responds After Second Devastating Cyclone Hits Mozambique
March 28, 2019 – MLB Players Partner with Fans to Strike Out Poverty Across Globe
March 19, 2019 – FH Responds in Devastating Aftermath of Cyclone Idai with Clean Water, Emergency Supplies
January 24, 2019 – Food for the Hungry Hires New CFO Keith Cowan
2018
December 13, 2018 – Food for the Hungry commends Congress’s key improvements and passage of Farm Bill advancing global food security
November 19, 2018 – Two FH staff killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo
September 28, 2018 – Food for the Hungry commends unanimous passage of Global Food Security Reauthorization Act to fight global hunger
September 6, 2018 – Arizona Diamondbacks Players Raise $37,000 at Fantasy Football Draft Event
August 20, 2018 – Deadly Monsoon Flooding in Kerala, India Displaces over 800,000 people
August 6, 2018 – Food for the Hungry Assists Earthquake Victims in Indonesia
June 10, 2018 – Food for the Hungry Provides Aid as Monsoon Rains Hit Rohingya Refugee Camp
June 4, 2018 – Miami Marlins’ Dan Straily Striking Out Poverty
April 30, 2018 – MLB Players Partnering with Fans to Strike Out Poverty Across Globe
February 20, 2018 – Phoenix-Based Food for the Hungry Assists with Rohingya Refugee Crisis
2017
December 29, 2017 – Food for the Hungry Expanding World Headquarters in Arizona
November 7, 2017 – NFL’s Michael Thomas Campaigning to Provide Water Access in Haiti
October 13, 2017 – NFL’s Jarvis Jenkins Campaigning to End Malnutrition in Peru
August 31, 2017 – Food for the Hungry Responding to Deadly Southeast Asia Monsoons
August 9, 2017 – DBacks Nick Ahmed and His Double Play Fund Striking Out Poverty
June 26, 2017 – MLB Players Supporting Striking Out Poverty Campaign
April 4, 2017 – St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Adam Wainwright is Striking Out Poverty
March 23, 2017 – Buffalo Bills Safety Jonathan Meeks Partners with Food for the Hungry
March 23, 2017 – Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback Coty Sensabaugh Partners with Food for the Hungry
March 16, 2017 – Roberto Clemente Jr Named as Global Ambassador
February 27, 2017 – Michael Thomas Partners with Food for the Hungry
2016
October 12, 2016 – Food for the Hungry Shares Three Ways to Celebrate World Food Day
October 4, 2016 – FH Responding to Hurricane Matthew Relief in Haiti and Dominican Republic
July 7, 2016 – Global Food Security Act Passes Congress
June 27, 2016 – Food for the Hungry Phoenix Staffer Pens Debut Mystery Novel
April 26, 2016 – Food for the Hungry Partnering with City Moms Blog Network to Enlist Moms in Efforts to End Poverty
April 8, 2016 – Milwaukee Brewers Chase Anderson Pitching to Striking Out Poverty
April 4, 2016 – Food for the Hungry is Striking Out Poverty in the Dominican Republic
March 16, 2016 – Statement on Zika Containment
February 18, 2016 – Announcing Talent-Packed 2016 Nationwide Tour Partnerships
February 1, 2016 – El Niño Rains in Arizona = Major Drought in Ethiopia
January 26, 2016 – Food for the Hungry Accepting Used Items to Help Those in Need