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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being. In general, CSPI's three main goals are: To provide useful, objective information to the public and policymakers and to conduct research on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues related to science and technology; To represent the citizen's interests before regulatory, judicial and legislative bodies on food, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; and To ensure that science and technology are used for the public good and to encourage scientists to engage in public-interest activities.

The Local Environmental Agriculture Project inc. (LEAP) is a Roanoke-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to nurture healthy communities and resilient local food systems.

Pack Away Hunger's mission is to eliminate hunger in Indiana and around the world through nutritious food, education and service. Nutritious Food. In the United States, our Nutri-Plenty Meals help stock the shelves of local food banks and pantries. In developing nations, our meals are used to offset chronic malnutrition in children, and to nourish communities suffering from hunger. Education. Each year, through community partnerships and meal packing events, we educate more than 8,000 people about the toll hunger takes on individuals and communities. Our hope is that this information will inspire people to advocate and care for the hungry in their own communities and around the world. Service. Meal packing events are a powerful and hands-on way for organizations and individuals to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Appropriate for all ages and all abilities, our events allow diverse groups to serve together, build camaraderie and promote team building.

Food & Water Watch champions healthy food and clean water for all. We stand up to corporations that put profits before people, and advocate for a democracy that improves people’s lives and protects our environment.

Their mission is to feed and assist the hungry people of North Kingstown.

The mission of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, a non-sectarian program of the Church of the Holy Apostles, is to feed the hungry, comfort the afflicted, seek justice for people experiencing homelessness, and provide hope and opportunity to those in need. In addition to multiple meal outreach programs, we offer a social services center, writers workshop, health services, exercise classes, discussion groups, computer classes, and more.

Edesia's mission is to treat and prevent malnutrition for the most vulnerable children in the developing world.

Food Rescue US is committed to reducing food waste and food insecurity in America. Using technology, we engage volunteers to transfer would be wasted fresh food from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure. With over 40 local sites in 20 states, Food Rescue US is working to reduce food waste, end food insecurity and help the environment by keeping food from ending up decomposing in landfills.

To support and grow the state’s vibrant network of community and school gardens. This mission is achieved by growing gardens, gardeners, and garden leaders. We envision a vibrant local food system where Vermonters of all ages experience the benefits of community, school, and neighborhood gardening and become healthier through improved diets, exercise, and positive social interactions.

The FEED Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to ensure nutritious school meals for all children as a first step to improving the global food system. In partnership with FEED Projects, LLC, the FEED Foundation has provided over 50 million school meals to children in the developing world through the United Nations World Food Progam school feeding operations.

Caritas of Port Chester, Inc, doing business as Meals On Main Street, is building community through food. The goal is to work closely with volunteer and community organizations to provide healthy food choices to anyone in need. Our mobile market trucks visit neighborhoods throughout Westchester County, providing choice produce, dairy, meals and frozen food at no cost to the consumer. Our vision is build strong partnerships that work to eliminate food insecurity and provide healthy choices to all.

Our primary mission is to feed the hungry by providing them with free food which is locally donated. What started as a means to feed one family now provides weekly support for +6,000 people in the state of Maryland and northern Virginia. We support people from all walks of life and diverse ethnicities: blue-collar workers, low-income families, single-parent households, etc… We gauge success by the countless personal testimonies from individuals and families we help in our communities. Ours is a labor of love and we work for smiles!