Go Austin Vamos Austin
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Texas |
GAVA organizes and mobilizes community power to reduce
barriers to health while increasing institutional capacity to
support the people who need it most. We envision a future in
which a person’s neighborhood, income, race, ethnicity,
primary language, and/or immigration status no longer serve as
predictors of health outcomes. We focus on neighborhoods
disproportionately impacted by chronic disease, climate
shocks/stressors, and other social determinants. We organize
and collaborate with directly impacted communities and trusted
partners, to drive transformational outcomes in climate
resilience, food justice, early childhood health, and
neighborhood stability.
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Bread for the City
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Washington, DC |
Bread for the City (BFC) helps Washington, DC, residents
living with low income to develop their power to determine the
future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing,
medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the
burden of poverty. Our holistic approach fosters personal
growth and self-sufficiency, aligning closely with the Maximus
Foundation’s mission to promote community development,
healthcare access, and empowerment. By addressing social
determinants of health and contributing toward a society where
everyone has what they need to succeed, BFC complements
Maximus’s focus on impactful, sustainable solutions that
uplift communities and create pathways to self-reliance.
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Northwest Assistance Ministries
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Texas |
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit,
community-based, multi-program social service agency that has
been serving the northwest Harris County community since 1983.
Since its inception, NAM has grown from a small, grassroots
organization into one of the largest Assistance Ministries in
the Houston area. Last year, NAM touched the lives of over
117,000 low-income and disenfranchised people through programs
that address the root causes of poverty, unemployment,
differences in health access, homelessness, hunger and family
violence.
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Arlington Food Assistance Center
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Virginia |
Mission: We are an independent, community-based non-profit food pantry that provides dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries to all our Arlington neighbors in need. Vision: The Arlington Food Assistance Center is a lead partner in the community in support of all our Arlington neighbors in need.
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Atlanta Community Food Bank
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Georgia |
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to fight hunger across
29 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Through
innovative programs, a robust network of over 700 partner
agencies, and targeted initiatives like mobile pantries, child
nutrition programs, and food as medicine, we provide over 100
million meals annually. We align with Maximus Foundation's
mission by promoting self-sufficiency, health, and community
development, ensuring access to nutritious food for
underserved populations. Together, we can create healthier,
more resilient communities where no one has to go hungry.
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Uplift Charity Corporation
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California |
Uplift Charity has a few major goals. One is refugee
resettlement through the US State Department which includes
support for Ukrainians, South Americans, and other refugees.
Uplift also solves food insecurity by providing 18,000-20,000
pounds of food through a drive through distribution each month
to 450 families. Also, Uplift helps local families in need who
are facing financial crises by paying to keep the water or
electricity running or paying to cover shortage in rent. It is
a relatively unique model that has worked since 2006. The goal
is to assist families to become self sufficient in 90 days.
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Capital City Rescue Mission
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New York |
Capital City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping individuals facing homelessness, poverty,
and addiction. It provides essential services such as shelter,
meals, clothing, and medical care. The Mission also offers
faith-based recovery programs, job training, and educational
support to empower individuals to achieve long-term stability.
Through community outreach and a compassionate approach,
Capital City Rescue Mission seeks to restore dignity and hope,
addressing both immediate needs and underlying issues. The
Mission has been giving hope and transforming lives in the
Capital Region for over 75 years.
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Britepaths
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Virginia |
Britepaths supports Northern Virginia residents in achieving
food security and financial stability. We provide grocery gift
cards, farmer’s market vouchers, personal hygiene and
household cleaning supplies, while clients work with financial
and/or workforce development coaches to achieve financial and
career goals. Clients needing food assistance receive monthly
grocery cards for up to one year or until they have adequate
resources or stop working with coaches. Britepaths also offers
rent, utility, and car repair assistance, and provides school
supplies and supplemental weekend food for students. In 2025,
we will launch life coaching, a pet food pantry, and books for
children.
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Midland Care Connection
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Kansas |
Since 1978, Midland Care Connection, Inc. (Midland Care) has
served the health care needs of elderly and vulnerable
communities in northeast Kansas. Our organization aligns with
the Maximus Foundation’s focus upon food insecurity and food
equity through our Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Midland
Care’s MOW program provides daily nutritious meals to the
elderly and homebound throughout Douglas, Jefferson, and
Shawnee counties in Kansas. In addition to essential
sustenance, the MOW program also provides regular safety, and
well-being checks for seniors in our community with limited
daily socialization.
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Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center
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Texas |
The BISHOP Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center Inc. is a homeless
shelter in the City of Brownsville since 1995. The center is
located at 656 N. Minnesota Ave., Brownsville, Texas. The
center provides temporary shelter for the homeless, and our
Food Pantry program provides food assistance to families
facing the challenge of paying rent or purchasing food. Our
shelter hours of operation are Monday - Sunday, 24/7. Our Food
Pantry program opens every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. In 2024, the Ozanam Center assisted 650 unduplicated
families in Brownsville. Our website is
www.ozanambrownsvillecenter.org.
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The Arc Prince George's County
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Maryland |
The Arc PGC is the leading disability service organization in
the county, standing as a beacon of advocacy and support for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
embodying a mission that resonates with the core values of the
Maximus Foundation. The Arc is committed to promoting personal
growth and self-sufficiency, ensuring that this underserved
and vulnerable population not only receive the support they
need, but thrive as integral members of their communities. The
Arc addresses critical needs by providing personalized support
that fosters independence, workforce readiness programming,
promoting health and wellness, and advocating for policies
that promote fairness and opportunity.
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Elijahs Promise
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New Jersey |
Elijah's Promise aligns strongly with the Maximus Foundation's
mission of promoting self-sufficiency and community
development through our holistic approach of harnessing the
food system to fight hunger and poverty in Central New Jersey.
Founded in 1989, we now serve over 350,000 meals annually
while providing vital wraparound services including healthcare
through our Promise Clinic, job training through our
accredited Promise Culinary School, and essential social
services. Our organization transforms lives by not only
addressing immediate food security needs but also creating
pathways to employment and self-sufficiency through culinary
education, directly supporting the Foundation's goals of
sustainable community development and impact.
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Orchard Village
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Illinois |
Founded in 1972, Orchard Village is a 501c3 nonprofit
organization in Skokie, IL that serves nearly 300 individuals
with developmental disabilities. The organization offers a
full range of services, including community-based residential
options in 11 group homes, job placement services, an Illinois
State Board of Education-approved special education high
school, a behavioral health clinic, and a garden that produces
3,500 lbs. of produce annually.
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Henrico Police Athletic League
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Virginia |
Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) and Maximus and the
Maximus Foundation align through their mutual commitment to
improving youth outcomes and strengthening communities. By
combining these resources and expertise, it will create more
comprehensive programs that promote physical activity,
education, and community well-being to the underserved
communities.
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Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
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Texas |
The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) aligns
with the Maximus Foundation’s mission by promoting personal
growth, health, and self-sufficiency for survivors of domestic
and sexual violence in El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson
Counties. Through services such as emergency shelter,
counseling, advocacy, and prevention programs, CASFV empowers
individuals to overcome trauma and rebuild their lives. CASFV
provides critical support to people of all backgrounds and
ensure that survivors have access to the resources they need
to achieve safety and justice.
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Just Food of Douglas County
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Kansas |
Just Food is the food bank and pantry of Douglas County,
Kansas, serving over 19,000 individuals annually through
programs that combat food insecurity and empower our
community. We align with the Maximus Foundation’s mission by
advancing increased access to nutritious food. Our initiatives
promote dignity and inclusivity, ensuring everyone has the
resources to thrive. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, we serve the
same communities where Maximus staff live and work, fostering
a shared commitment to improving quality of life and
encouraging local engagement.
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Missoula Food Bank & Community Center
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Montana |
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center (MFB&CC) has
fought food insecurity in the Missoula community since 1982,
serving 24,433 neighbors annually. We aim to ensure everyone
can access nutritious food while eliminating the shame and
stigma of seeking help. We prioritize vulnerable populations,
including children, seniors, and marginalized communities, and
amplify the voices of those impacted by hunger and poverty.
MFB&CC is committed to strengthening communities by
addressing barriers to food access, empowering individuals,
and fostering resilience through inclusive programs that
create a healthier, more just society for all.
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Baltimore Hunger Project
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Maryland |
Baltimore Hunger Project (BHP) is completely aligned with
Maximus Foundation's 2025 impact goal of addressing food
insecurity. We provide weekend food packages to children
identified as food insecure in a compassionate and dignified
manner by discreetly placing them in their school backpacks.
We are dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of
hunger by establishing partnerships with community members,
other organizations, and decision makers. In addition, we
provide birthday kits for participating children, snack packs
for school staff and monthly drives for essential products,
creating a comprehensive system of support for food insecure
children in Baltimore City and County.
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Hunger Task Force
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Wisconsin |
Hunger Task Force—an independent food bank and anti-hunger
public policy organization—believes every person has a right
to healthy food obtained with dignity. We work to prevent
hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need
today and by promoting social policies to achieve a
hunger-free community tomorrow. We serve 50,000 people
throughout southeastern Wisconsin each month, providing
emergency food and a full array of culturally-relevant and
responsive programs and services including a farm, a mobile
market, nutrition education and more. Like Maximus, Hunger
Task Force is community-focused and our values are dignity,
justice, compassion, and stewardship.
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Mama's Kitchen
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California |
Mama’s Kitchen, based in San Diego, provides medically
tailored meals, nutrition education, and advocacy for
individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to
critical illness, ensuring access to nutritious food as an
essential part of healthcare. Our mission closely aligns with
the Maximus Foundation’s values of promoting health access and
community well-being by addressing hunger and health
disparities. Through our services, we improve health outcomes,
lower healthcare costs, and support vulnerable populations,
fostering sustainable change. By supporting Mama’s Kitchen,
Maximus will help strengthen our shared goal of creating
stronger, healthier communities. To learn more about us, visit
mamaskitchen.org.
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Franklin Community Center
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New York |
Franklin Community Center, nestled in Saratoga Springs, NY, is
more than a nonprofit—it’s a lifeline for families facing
hardship. We are dedicated to improving lives by addressing
food insecurity, providing affordable housing, and connecting
families to essential resources. Programs like our food
pantry, Project Lift after-school enrichment, and safe housing
units empower individuals and strengthen community resilience.
By fostering meaningful partnerships and prioritizing
addressing the community's needs in every initiative, we share
Maximus Foundation’s vision of creating lasting change through
collaboration. Together, we can help create opportunities for
every family to thrive and contribute to a brighter, stronger
community.
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Food Bank Of The Rio Grande Valley
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Texas |
For 38 years, the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (FBRGV)
has been cultivating a resource network of community partners,
programs, and direct relief supporting communities at risk of
hunger in the southern border counties of Cameron, Hidalgo,
and Willacy, where 33% of the population lives below the
Federal Poverty Level. Maximus has been an integral partner
with the FBRGV since 2017, supporting our vision of ending
hunger in the Rio Grande Valley through volunteerism and food
drives. Maximus employees have supported collecting and
distributing tens of thousands of pounds of shelf-stable foods
for emergency food assistance programs.
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So Others Might Eat (SOME)
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Washington, DC |
SOME (So Others Might Eat) has been a trusted leader in
Washington, DC since 1970, breaking the cycle of homelessness
and poverty through comprehensive services including food
security, healthcare, housing, education, and employment.
Similar to Maximus, SOME is committed to improving the quality
of life for underserved communities. Serving approximately
5,200 individuals, families, seniors, and veterans annually,
SOME addresses immediate needs while creating pathways to
long-term stability. Building on a decade-long partnership
with Maximus, SOME is committed to deepening our impact,
combatting DC’s growing food insecurity crisis, and fostering
lasting well-being for those who need it most.
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Ravenswood Community Services
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Illinois |
Ravenswood Community Services is focused on hunger relief. We
operate on Chicago's north side, primarily serving the
neighborhoods of Albany Park, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, and
Uptown, but are open and available to all who come to us for
groceries and meals. Our programs strive to reach any in the
area in need of emergency food, hosting a weekly program
offering groceries and meals on Tuesday evenings, and
after-school pantries on-site at 3 public elementary schools
on Thursday afternoons. RCS employs a very small staff, but
serves many thanks to our community, which provides volunteers
and financial support.
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Blue Star Families
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California |
Blue Star Families (BSF) was founded by military spouses in
2009 to empower the families of our All-Volunteer Force to
thrive as they serve. These families sacrifice so much for our
national security: collectively, we have a responsibility to
them. With over 290,000 members in our network and 13 Chapter
locations, we touch more than 1.5 million military family
members annually. Due to a variety of factors, including
frequent relocations, food insecurity is one of these
families’ biggest challenges. BSF harnesses community support
to address their needs; a Maximus grant will contribute
significantly in the food insecurity arena.
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Cornerstones
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Virginia |
Cornerstones promotes self-sufficiency through critical human
services and addressing root causes of poverty and food
insecurity in Northern Virginia. Programming spans affordable
housing and shelter, quality childcare and youth empowerment,
community and family strengthening, and food and financial
assistance. Since 1983, our Assistance Services and Pantry
Program has addressed urgent needs for families, including
access to fresh and non-perishable food and other basic needs.
Launched in 2023, our Food Hub supports nonprofits and food
pantries through targeted hunger relief programs. Aligned with
Maximus Foundation’s commitment to addressing food insecurity,
Cornerstones is combatting rising food insecurity and advances
long-term family stability.
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Moveable Feast
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Maryland |
More than 35 years after its founding, Moveable Feast is a
leader in the food is medicine movement, delivering over 8,000
meals a week as a health intervention directly to people
living in Baltimore City and the 14 surrounding counties.
Moveable Feast provides medically tailored meals, medical
nutrition therapy and food for family members at no cost to
those who are both food insecure and have serious health
needs. Our movement to nourish, comfort, educate, and fortify
continues to gain momentum because others are just now
discovering something we’ve known all along: food is medicine.
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MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity
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California |
A 54-year-old anchor in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, MEND
builds community resilience by meeting immediate essential
needs and addressing longer-term challenges. We ensure food
and nutrition access, annually distributing 3.2M pounds of
culturally appropriate good nutrition to 32,000+ food-insecure
individuals. To transform care management and advance
equitable healthcare, we offer nutrition, health education,
exercise, and support for people with diet-related chronic
diseases and older adults. We create employment pathways
through skills workshops, career exploration, job fairs, and
computer access. We address homelessness with food, clothing,
hygiene, and resource referrals. We offer diaper distribution
and comprehensive mental health services for families.
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Manna Food Bank
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North Carolina |
MANNA FoodBank is dedicated to ending hunger in Western North
Carolina (WNC). We provide food, education, and hope through a
network of 200+ food distribution partners. Our mission is to
involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending
hunger in our region. MANNA aligns with the Maximus
Foundation’s mission by leveraging our network and expertise
to enhance community well-being. We ensure that nutritious
food reaches those in need, improving our neighbors’ quality
of life. Our programs address immediate hunger and focus on
long-term solutions through education and community
partnerships, embodying the Foundation’s commitment to
sustainable community enhancement.
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Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
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Pennsylvania |
Since 1981, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) has fed central Pennsylvania families living with hunger. Our mission is “fighting hunger, improving lives, and strengthening communities." Central Pennsylvania Food Bank sources, packages, and distributes food throughout 27 counties, covering over 18,000 square miles, while distributing 1 million pounds of food each week to over 529,000 people a year. To better serve our neighbors in need, we incorporate strategic inclusion initiatives in all aspects of our operations. By providing culturally familiar foods to underserved communities, we aim to serve our neighbors with dignity so that families may thrive.
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