The holidays remind us what it means to care for one another — to gather, give, and share gratitude. As we approach the holiday season, millions of families across the U.S. are faced with an even more difficult situation: bringing nourishing food to the table.
Recent delays in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are leaving many waiting longer for critical support. More than 42 million Americans rely on SNAP each month, and when benefits are delayed, the impact is immediate. Food banks see higher demand, grocery shelves empty faster, and families face painful trade-offs between essentials like rent, utilities, or groceries.
At a time when 1 in 8 U.S. households experiences food insecurity, even a small act of generosity can make a big difference.
💜 Why Hunger Relief Matters
Hunger is not just a lack of food. It’s a lack of security, stability, and dignity. Behind every number is a real person — a parent skipping meals so their child can eat, a senior choosing between medicine and groceries, or a family trying to rebuild after hardship.
At Pledge, we believe giving connects us. Our mission is to make generosity accessible to anyone, anywhere, and to empower people to create change together. When we show up for one another through donations, volunteering, or simply raising awareness, we strengthen our communities in meaningful ways.
🥫 How You Can Help Today
You can make an impact by supporting organizations that provide meals, dignity, and hope. You don’t need to be a large donor to make a big difference. Here are a few ways to get involved.
- Feeding America – The largest hunger-relief network in the U.S., distributing billions of meals yearly to families and communities in need.
- No Kid Hungry – Focused on ensuring children don’t go hungry, with programmes in schools, homes and communities.
- World Central Kitchen – Founded by Chef José Andrés, delivering fresh meals in crisis zones and communities impacted by food insecurity.
💜 Other Ways to Get Involved
Through Pledge, you can easily turn compassion into action:
- Start a fundraiser for your local food bank or one of the organizations above. You can explore more hunger-relief nonprofits at pledge.to/organizations.
- Support ongoing campaigns such as Warner Bro’s Discovery for No Kid Hungry, Save The Children and World Central Kitchen (check out the beautiful PSA).
- Round up at checkout when shopping with thousands of our partners.
- Own a Shopify store? Incorporate giving into your business with our Shopify Give & Grow app.
- Host a holiday matching campaign with friends, family, or coworkers. Encourage your employer to match donations for even greater impact.
- Share and inspire. Use your voice to raise awareness about food insecurity and highlight organizations making a difference.
Even the smallest act of generosity can spark real change. When we give together, we make sure more families can gather around a full table this holiday season and beyond!