We understand the strong connection between hunger and health. We support the adoption of the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Nutrition Guidelines and nutrition policies at food banks and pantries to increase access to nutritious food.

We know that it takes more than food to end hunger. We build the capacity of agencies to: offer a welcoming Culture, provide healthy Choice, and offer Connections to community resources and services.​

We recognize that food insecurity is rooted in systemic inequities. We work with organizations to reimagine the role of food banks and pantries to create long-term solutions to food insecurity in strategic and collaborative ways.

We believe there is great power in collective learning. We foster networks of peers to advance better practices. We share innovative approaches in webinars and newsletters, by disseminating translational research, and convening groups of peers. ​