Feed the Children Bethlehem
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Disaster Relief
- Education & Literacy
- Hunger
- International
Location
47 South Commerce WayBethlehem, PA 18017 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Providing hope and resources for those without life's essentials.
Description
Founded in 1979, Feed the Children is one of the largest international charities based in the U.S., with the mission of providing hope and resources for those without life's essentials. Feed the Chidlren is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Feed the Children's domestic programs provide disaster and emergency assistance to people in need. In fiscal year 2013, the organization distributed 98 million pounds of food and supplies with a total value of $215 million to over 10 million individuals in the U.S. Feed the Children is also active in education, distributing backpacks to homeless children and offering free books and supplies to educators through its Teacher Stores.
Around the world, Feed the Children provides nourishing meals every school day to more than 350,000children. In fiscal year 2013, the organization distributed over $129 million in food, medicin, and other essentials to children in 23 countries around the world. The internation programs, including child sponsorships, meet the immediate needs of children while also addressing the root causes of poverty through education and livelihood development.
For more information, visit www.feedthechildren.org.