Food banks are community-based organizations that address food security at the local level. Food banks recover surplus food and redirect that food to those facing hunger.

Food banks are powered by women and are uniquely equipped to serve the needs of women and girls facing hunger.

From farmers to mothers to chefs to community leaders,

WOMEN ARE

HUNGER CHANGEMAKERS

Across the developing world

WOMEN MAKE UP

43%

of the
agriculture
labor force

As mothers,

Women influence

the nutrition and health

of their children and families.