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About Fuel the World

Location:

3644 Warner Drive, San Jose, CA 95112, US

Mission Statement

Fuel the World is one of the world's largest youth-led malnutrition nonprofits, reimagining how we address hunger -- not just by feeding communities, but by nourishing them in ways that respect their culture, health, and dignity. We deliver fortified, culturally relevant food aid tailored to the nutritional needs and traditions of underserved populations, from South Asian immigrant families in Silicon Valley to rural communities in East Africa.

Description

In many underserved communities, food aid is nutrient-poor, culturally disconnected, and fails to address the long-term consequences of poor nutrition. This has led to a global rise in generational malnutrition, where children inherit not just poverty, but the long-term health consequences of poor diets-like anemia, diabetes, and heart disease. In communities of color and low-income areas, these conditions are disproportionately prevalent, yet nutrition education and preventive tools are often out of reach. Fuel the World empowers youth and families to break these cycles through two core initiatives: NourishNet delivers fortified, culturally relevant food aid tailored to the nutritional and cultural needs of underserved communities. Our free nutrition literacy workshops teach youth and families how to read food labels, understand common deficiencies, and build healthier habits using accessible, affordable ingredients. Today, Fuel the World has served over 1,700 people, reached 90,000 online, engaged 200+ volunteers, and expanded to 22 chapters across the world.