Alliance to End Hunger

What Alliance to End Hunger does

Alliance to End Hunger is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, DC, that convenes corporations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, universities, foundations, international bodies, and individuals around the shared goal of ending hunger at home and abroad. The organization does not sell products; its core "products" are programmatic — the Hunger Free Communities Network (a nationwide initiative spanning 31 states and over 50 city-, county-, and statewide coalitions of nonprofits, companies, government entities, and houses of worship), an annual legislative Advocacy Priorities Program covering federal nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC, Farm Bill) and global nutrition programs (Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole), and the Voices to End Hunger podcast. The underlying platform is non-proprietary: digital channels (website, podcast, email newsletter, social media), Zoom-based convenings (quarterly HFC Network meetings, regional convenings, annual summit), and direct federal-level advocacy coordination.

The Alliance generates revenue through a tiered annual membership dues structure — for-profits pay $12,500–$30,000 based on budget, nonprofits pay $1,750–$12,500, universities $3,000, start-ups $500, individuals $1,000 — supplemented by tax-deductible donations. Its go-to-market is sales/community/event-led: recruiting member organizations through a structured application process, coordinating advocacy campaigns across the coalition, and convening members through summits, regional meetings, and webinars. A 1–10 person staff, led by President Eric Mitchell (since 2020), operates the coalition with no disclosed technology products, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary software stack.

Operationally, the Alliance competes for influence rather than market share — its "competitors" are other anti-hunger advocacy networks — and its positioning rests on breadth of coalition, policymaker relationships, and brand recognition as a cross-sector convener. Notable member/customer logos include Feeding America, Save the Children, World Food Program USA, Bread for the World, Cargill, Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, DoorDash, and IFAD (observer), spanning anti-hunger nonprofits, large food/retail/agriculture corporates, and multilateral institutions.

Name

Alliance to End Hunger

Legal name

Alliance to End Hunger

Website

https://alliancetoendhunger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alliance to End Hunger is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 2004 that unites corporations, nonprofits, faith-based groups, universities, foundations, and individuals to advance federal and local policies aimed at ending hunger in the United States and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Advocacy Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Nutrition, WASH & Social Determinants Partnerships (Cross-Sector Health Initiatives) (HLAJAOAO)

Keywords

• Hunger advocacy coalition
• Food security policy
• Anti-hunger advocacy
• Hunger policy coalition
• Hunger free communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Alliance generates revenue through annual membership dues from organizations and individuals. Dues are tiered based on organization type and budget size: for-profit organizations pay $12,500-$30,000 annually depending on budget size; non-profits pay $1,750-$12,500 based on unrestricted budget; universities pay $3,000/year; start-up organizations with budgets under $250,000 pay $500/year; individual members pay $1,000/year.
2. Donations: The Alliance accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to support programmatic efforts to build the will to end hunger at home and abroad. Donations can be made at various levels ($25, $50, $100, $250, $500, or custom amounts).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliance to End Hunger is a 501(c)(3) coalition-based nonprofit organization that unites corporations, nonprofits, faith-based groups, universities, foundations, international organizations, and individuals to address hunger and malnutrition. It coordinates the Hunger Free Communities Network spanning 31 states with 50+ member coalitions, conducts federal and global policy advocacy (SNAP, WIC, Farm Bill, Food for Peace), and hosts annual summits, regional convenings, and the Voices to End Hunger podcast.

Product overview

Alliance to End Hunger is a coalition-based nonprofit organization rather than a product company. Its offerings consist of advocacy programs, the Hunger Free Communities Network™ (a nationwide coalition network spanning 31 states with 50+ member coalitions), and the Voices to End Hunger podcast. These programs work together to unite diverse sectors to address hunger and malnutrition needs through collaboration, advocacy, and systems change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hunger Free Communities Network™: A nationwide initiative supporting broad-based, multi-sector coalitions committed to ending hunger across the country in a generation.

Products and services

• Hunger Free Communities Network A nationwide network supporting broad-based, multi-sector coalitions committed to ending hunger in communities. The network spans 31 states and includes over 50 coalitions comprising nonprofits, companies, government entities, and houses of worship addressing hunger at citywide, countywide, and statewide levels.
• Voices to End Hunger Podcast A podcast hosted by Minerva Delgado that spotlights food and nutrition experts in policy and practice, highlighting innovative approaches to combating hunger and malnutrition through discussions on advocacy and action.
• Advocacy Priorities Program Annual legislative and non-legislative advocacy priorities developed to address hunger at home and abroad, covering domestic priorities (SNAP, WIC, Farm Bill) and global priorities (Food for Peace, global nutrition programs). Alliance members work together to educate policymakers about issues impacting hungry people in the U.S. and around the world.
• Membership Program Annual membership program for organizations and individuals joining the Alliance to End Hunger coalition. Membership dues are tiered: for-profit organizations pay $12,500-$30,000, non-profits pay $1,750-$12,500, universities pay $3,000/year, start-ups pay $500/year, and individual members pay $1,000/year. Members gain access to coalition activities, advocacy work, and convenings.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Hunger Free Communities Network spans 31 states and includes over 50 coalitions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)coreOthersIFAD holds observer status in the Alliance to End Hunger. IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized UN agency that invests in rural people to eradicate poverty, strengthen food security, and improve nutrition.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America is a member of the Alliance to End Hunger. As one of the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, Feeding America supports the Alliance's advocacy efforts to strengthen federal nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC.
• World Food Program USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Food Program USA is a member of the Alliance to End Hunger. The organization supports the Alliance's global food security advocacy efforts, including supporting Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole, and other international nutrition programs.
• Cargill, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargill is a corporate member of the Alliance to End Hunger. As a major global food and agriculture company, Cargill contributes to the Alliance's work to address hunger through corporate social responsibility and industry expertise.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon is a corporate member of the Alliance to End Hunger, participating in the alliance's efforts to end hunger through corporate engagement and community support.
• WalmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalmart is a corporate member of the Alliance to End Hunger, contributing to the coalition's efforts to address food security through retail industry expertise and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• DoorDashcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoorDash is a corporate member of the Alliance to End Hunger, participating in efforts to address hunger through food delivery and logistics capabilities.
• InstacartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstacart is a corporate member of the Alliance to End Hunger, contributing to coalition efforts to address food security through grocery technology and delivery solutions.
• One Acre FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Acre Fund is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, providing agricultural support and financing to smallholder farmers in developing countries.
• Opportunity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpportunity International is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, providing financial services and training to entrepreneurs in developing regions.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave the Children is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, focusing on child hunger and nutrition programs globally.
• InterActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterAction is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, serving as the largest U.S. alliance of international NGOs.
• Growing Hope GloballycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowing Hope Globally is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, connecting communities in the U.S. with communities abroad to support hunger relief and food security initiatives.
• Global Child Nutrition FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Child Nutrition Foundation is a non-profit member of the Alliance to End Hunger, focused on school feeding programs and child nutrition globally.
• Advocate HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocate Health is a healthcare member of the Alliance to End Hunger, contributing expertise on the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, and food security.
• Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerKalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is a member of the Hunger Free Communities Network operated by the Alliance to End Hunger. It is the largest independent food bank in Michigan, serving approximately 800 individuals daily through its Grocery Pantry Program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bread for the World: Faith-rooted advocacy nonprofit that mobilizes constituents and lobbies Congress on hunger and poverty policy. Highly comparable in mission, federal advocacy focus, and Washington, DC base; Alliance President Eric Mitchell previously served as Bread's Director of Government Relations.
• Feeding America: The largest U.S. domestic hunger-relief organization, operating a national network of food banks. Member of the Alliance and a direct collaborator on SNAP/WIC advocacy; comparable in anti-hunger mission and federal policy engagement, though significantly larger and service-delivery oriented.
• World Food Program USA: U.S. arm of the UN World Food Programme, focused on advocacy and fundraising for global food security. Shares the Alliance's global hunger policy agenda (Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole) and is a coalition member.
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry): National nonprofit running the No Kid Hungry campaign, focused on childhood hunger and federal nutrition programs. Comparable advocacy targets (school meals, SNAP) and member-based, multi-sector coalition approach.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): National anti-hunger policy and research organization focused on federal nutrition programs. Directly comparable advocacy, research, and coalition-building function; competes for the same policy wins and foundation funding.
• MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger: National nonprofit advocating for policies to end hunger in the U.S. and Israel. Comparable federal advocacy model, anti-hunger mission, and member/donor-supported revenue structure.
• Congressional Hunger Center: Bipartisan anti-hunger leadership organization training emerging leaders and advocating for policy change. An Alliance member with overlapping federal-policy and coalition-building focus.
• WhyHunger: National nonprofit supporting grassroots hunger-relief and advocacy, including the National Hunger Hotline and Food Justice movement. Comparable in coalition mobilization and systemic-change orientation.

Broad incumbents

• InterAction: The largest U.S. alliance of international NGOs, with a broader development and humanitarian remit that includes global food security. A coalition member of the Alliance and a comparable convener across NGOs, though its scope extends well beyond hunger.
• Oxfam America: Major international anti-poverty and hunger advocacy organization with significant U.S. policy operations. Overlaps with the Alliance on global nutrition advocacy (Food for Peace, smallholder agriculture) but with a much broader thematic mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/toendhunger
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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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