Hunger Action Month, observed every September, is dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging people to take action to fight food insecurity.
This year, the crisis of hunger is intensified by rising grocery costs and cuts to critical programs like SNAP, creating an overwhelming challenge for families in need and the community-based organizations that serve them.
10 Million Meals Donated Through Meals with Meaning
This Hunger Action Month, HelloFresh reaffirmed our commitment to fighting hunger as we commemorated an incredible milestone in our relief efforts: 10 million meals donated through our Meals with Meaning program.
“At HelloFresh, fighting hunger isn’t just something we do in September; it’s a year-round mission, powered in part by our amazing community, NGO, and corporate partners,” said Jeffrey Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability at HelloFresh North America. “Between inflation hitting hard, critical social safety nets shrinking, and food banks across the country feeling unprecedented demand, the need for immediate action has never been more urgent. We want our customers to know that we are in this fight together for the long haul — and while we’re proud to have donated 10 million meals, we look forward to the day when healthy meal options become more accessible for all.”
Alongside our partners, we’ve now surpassed 10 million meals donated through Meals with Meaning!
Every week, HelloFresh delivers 32,000 free, wholesome meal kits to people in need where our company has distribution centers: New York City, Newark, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Phoenix. This month, just over five years after the program’s inception, we’re so excited to announce that alongside our partners, we surpassed 10 million meals donated through this initiative, a true testament to the power of on-the-ground partnerships and consistent action.
Filling the Gap for Families
In addition to the meals donated through Meals with Meaning, we have a robust year-round commitment to fighting childhood food insecurity through our partnership with No Kid Hungry. Hunger drastically increases for families when kids are out on school breaks and lack school meal options. That’s why HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry have teamed up to fill the hunger gap for children and families in need during spring, summer, and winter breaks.
Empowering Individuals Through LimeAid
Beyond our partnerships, we continue to provide direct, tangible support to individuals facing hardship through our LimeAid program. Anyone can nominate a friend, family member or neighbor for a chance to receive three months of free HelloFresh meal kits by visiting this link. Last year, HelloFresh was proud to help about 100 households through this program.
As we mark the end of Hunger Action Month, we remain committed to addressing food insecurity year-round. Together with our partners and community, we’ll continue to work toward a future where every family has access to the meals they need.
In partnership with our community, we’re committed to ensuring families everywhere have the meals they deserve.
How to Get Involved
Ready to get involved? Here’s how you can join us in our fight against hunger.
- You can donate the value of a skipped delivery directly to local partners supporting families in need simply by selecting “donate your box” at checkout.
- Those looking to make a monetary contribution are encouraged to donate directly to No Kid Hungry.
- Nominate your friends, neighbors, or loved ones to receive three months of free HelloFresh boxes.
Join HelloFresh in our fight against hunger.
Read more about our fight against hunger below:
- Meals with Meaning: Celebrating One Million Meals Donated in Phoenix
- No Breaks for Hunger: HelloFresh Delivers 16,000 Meals to Kids Over Spring Break
- Fighting the Stigma Around Food Insecurity: Sara’s Story of Resilience
- Hunger Heroes: Phil Barks on Fighting Food Insecurity One Meal, One Life at a Time
