No Kid Hungry

What No Kid Hungry does

No Kid Hungry is a national campaign of Share Our Strength, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization works to end childhood hunger in the United States by ensuring children have access to three meals a day, 365 days a year, through a multi-pronged approach spanning school meals, summer meals, grocery benefits (SNAP and Summer EBT/SUN Bucks), grant-making to schools and community organizations, research and policy advocacy, and economic mobility programs for single mothers. Primary beneficiary populations are food-insecure children and families, U.S. mayors and municipal governments (via the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger with 500+ members), and school district nutrition directors.

The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform. Its principal digital tool is the Free Meal Finder, which connects families to free meal sites via text (FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304) or an online map. A Summer Resource Hub consolidates program information. Underlying delivery relies on grant-funded intermediaries: school districts, community organizations, state agencies, and 17 economic-mobility partners (e.g., Jeremiah Program, New Moms Chicago, PolicyLink). Advocacy is channeled through the No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices, which produces evidence-based research to support federal and state policy on child nutrition.

Revenue comes primarily from individual donations (one-time, monthly, quarterly, annual tiers ranging from $15 to $500+), corporate cause-marketing campaigns and event sponsorships (Citi, Target, Walmart Foundation, Chipotle, CVS Health Foundation, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, Sysco, Albertsons, HelloFresh, AG1, Arby's, Denny's, Paris Baguette, Slim Chickens, Idaho Potato Commission, Ben's Original), and foundation/institutional grants. Major corporate financial commitments include Dollar Tree ($1.5M in January 2026, $3M total since 2024) and Kia Motors ($1.5M in May 2025). Celebrity ambassadors (Jeff Bridges, Kristen Bell, Andra Day, Hugh Jackman, Mario Lopez) and chef champions support event-driven fundraising such as Taste of the Nation and city-specific No Kid Hungry dinners. Distribution is exclusively domestic (United States).

Name

No Kid Hungry

Legal name

Share Our Strength

Website

https://nokidhungry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

No Kid Hungry is a national nonprofit campaign of Share Our Strength that ends childhood hunger in the U.S. through school and summer meal programs, grocery benefits access, grants, advocacy, and a 500-mayor alliance, funded by individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childhood Hunger Relief Nonprofit

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Child hunger relief
• School meal programs
• Summer meals access
• Food insecurity advocacy
• Nonprofit grant funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: No Kid Hungry relies primarily on individual donations from supporters. Donations can be made as one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts, or annual commitments. The organization markets donation tiers ranging from $15-$500 or more.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Cause Marketing: Corporate partners contribute through cause marketing campaigns (e.g., Slim Chickens app download donations, Albertsons Nourish the American Dream campaign), event sponsorships, and direct charitable contributions.
3. Foundation and Institutional Grants: No Kid Hungry receives grant funding from foundations and through government programs to support its programs like the Mayors Alliance Action Fund and Summer EBT/SUN Bucks outreach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

No Kid Hungry is a national campaign of Share Our Strength, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the United States. It supports school meals, summer meals, and grocery benefits programs; issues grants to schools and community organizations; operates the Free Meal Finder Map (text FOOD/COMIDA to 304-304 or web) and the Summer Resource Hub; and conducts advocacy for federal nutrition programs including SNAP, Summer EBT/SUN Bucks ($120 per child), and the Child Tax Credit.

Product overview

No Kid Hungry is a national campaign of the nonprofit Share Our Strength dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the United States. The organization operates a multi-pronged approach consisting of core programs including School Meals (strengthening breakfast, lunch, and after-school meals), Summer Meals (combating summer hunger when school meals are unavailable), Grocery Benefits (helping families access nutrition support), and No Kid Hungry Grants (funding local meal programs). Supporting infrastructure includes the Free Meal Finder Map (text FOOD/COMIDA to 304-304 or web-based meal locator), the Summer Resource Hub (meal information portal), and the No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices (research and policy). The campaign also includes advocacy for policies like SNAP and Summer EBT/SUN Bucks ($120 per child), plus the Because of Moms initiative supporting single mothers. All programs work together to ensure kids have access to nutritious food 365 days a year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Meals Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided over 1 billion meals to children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Jeremiah ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Partner in 'Because of Moms' initiative supporting single mothers. President Chastity Lord spoke at Bridge Builders Summit. Organization provides housing, coaching, and economic mobility support.
• PolicyLinkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026President Michael McAfee delivered keynote at Bridge Builders Summit. PolicyLink focuses on economic and racial equity.
• National Council of Negro WomenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026President Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley participated in Bridge Builders Summit calling for radical support for single moms.
• CitimajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2026Kyle Adefeninti, Senior Vice President at Citi, participated in Bridge Builders Summit. Citi is a leading corporate partner of No Kid Hungry.
• Albertsons CompaniesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2026Albertsons launched the Nourish the American Dream campaign with No Kid Hungry, aiming to raise $5 million during July 1-7 through a Dream Party Auction. The campaign coordinates with Feeding America, No Kid Hungry, and other nonprofits to distribute funds across communities nationwide.
• Feeding AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026National nonprofit network of food banks coordinating with No Kid Hungry for Nourish the American Dream campaign and general hunger relief efforts.
• Chef Erik Bruner-Yang (Maketto)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2026Co-chair of No Kid Hungry DC Dinner. Chef at Maketto restaurant.
• Chef Kevin Tien (Moon Rabbit)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2026Co-chair of No Kid Hungry DC Dinner. Chef at Moon Rabbit restaurant.
• No Kid Hungry FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026State-level initiative partnering with food banks and nonprofits including FBH Community, United Way of Florida to address rising food costs and surging demand. Conducted statewide surveys on food affordability.
• All Faiths Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Florida food bank reporting significant demand increases. Partner in No Kid Hungry Florida efforts.
• HelloFreshmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry launched 'Kids Helping Kids to End Childhood Hunger' initiative to combat summer hunger. Campaign includes meal distribution events led by youth groups. HelloFresh's Meals with Meaning delivers 36,000 meals weekly.
• LimeAidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026HelloFresh program providing three months of free meal kits to families in need, part of Kids Helping Kids initiative.
• Ben's Original (Mars, Incorporated)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Professional baseball player Ben Rice partnered with Ben's Original rice brand to support No Kid Hungry, providing up to 22,000 meals. Donations tied to Ben Rice's on-field performance.
• Idaho Potato CommissionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026Idaho Potato Commission's 'Potato Sack Couture' New York Fashion Week show auctioned dresses to benefit No Kid Hungry. Designer Cartier Dior Eliasen created collection.
• AG1 (Athletic Greens)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 January 2026AG1 announced Hugh Jackman as Global Ambassador with joint campaign 'Good Morning, Hugh'. Hugh Jackman joining AG1 in supporting No Kid Hungry, which has provided over 17 million meals since 2019.
• Slim ChickensminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Slim Chickens January campaign donating $5 per app download up to $40,000, adding to existing $110,000 pledge for total of $150,000 to fight childhood hunger.
• Denny'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 December 2025Denny's pledged at least $500,000 to No Kid Hungry as part of holiday charitable initiatives.
• Arby'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 December 2025Arby's Foundation doubled guest donations up to $200,000 to No Kid Hungry during holiday season.
• Paris BaguetteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Paris Baguette raised over $200,000 to fight childhood hunger alongside No Kid Hungry during August 20 - September 30, 2025 campaign. Funds raised through customer round-ups and corporate contributions.
• CitimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured as a leading corporate partner on No Kid Hungry website. Multiple cause marketing initiatives.
• TargetmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on No Kid Hungry website with cause marketing campaigns.
• ChipotlemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on No Kid Hungry website with cause marketing initiatives.
• The Coca-Cola CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on No Kid Hungry website.
• Kraft HeinzmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on No Kid Hungry website.
• InstacartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on No Kid Hungry website.
• SyscomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting No Kid Hungry with distribution and supply chain expertise.
• GrubhubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with food donation and fundraising programs.
• New Moms (Chicago)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 17 program partners providing professional development, academic support, and social networks for young mothers in Chicago. Funded through No Kid Hungry's economic mobility initiative.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Food Bank for New York City: Major regional food bank serving NYC. Comparable mission and donor-supported structure; geographically focused rather than the national campaign model of No Kid Hungry.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Southeast Michigan. Comparable donor-supported hunger-relief model but limited to a single regional footprint versus No Kid Hungry's national campaign.
• City Harvest: New York City's largest food rescue organization feeding food-insecure residents. Comparable in mission and donor-supported model, but operates regionally rather than nationally like No Kid Hungry.

Direct peers

• Feeding America: The largest U.S. hunger-relief nonprofit, operating a national network of 200+ food banks. Directly comparable as a peer national campaign that raises funds and channels them to local partners; No Kid Hungry and Feeding America already co-coordinate on campaigns such as Albertsons' Nourish the American Dream.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): National nonprofit focused on policy advocacy, research, and coalition-building to eradicate hunger - particularly through federal nutrition programs (school meals, SNAP, Summer EBT). Highly comparable mission overlap on the advocacy/research side of No Kid Hungry's work.
• WhyHunger: National nonprofit that funds grassroots hunger organizations and operates a national hunger hotline/resource directory. Comparable donor-supported model aimed at connecting people to food resources, with similar cause-marketing and individual-donor fundraising.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network providing meal delivery, primarily to seniors. Highly comparable donor-supported, partnership-driven model; differs in target demographic (seniors vs. children) but shares the meals-provision, volunteer-driven, grant-making structure.
• Share Our Strength: The parent 501(c)(3) organization of No Kid Hungry. Listed as a peer because it is the legal/operational entity that runs No Kid Hungry and shares the same donor base, leadership, and program infrastructure.
• MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger: National anti-hunger advocacy and grant-making nonprofit focused on federal nutrition policy and supporting food banks. Comparable policy-advocacy-plus-grantmaking model and donor-funded structure, with a faith-based frame.
• Bread for the World: Christian advocacy organization focused on U.S. and global hunger policy. Comparable donor-supported, advocacy-led model targeting federal nutrition programs; differs in faith-base framing and global scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nokidhungry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/nokidhungry
• Facebookfacebook.com/nokidhungry
• Instagraminstagram.com/nokidhungry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/share-our-strength

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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