The Mission
The Mission of Meals of Hope is “To inspire and empower communities to come together to end hunger.” We believe it is our job to feed people. Meals of Hope began as a meal packing organization, and we are the only meal packing organization with a priority on keeping the food packed within the United States. We developed seven meals specifically designed for the American palate with added vitamins, minerals and proteins to supplement an unbalanced diet. Most of our packed meals are donated to the Feeding America Food Bank Network. More than 30,000 volunteers and 18 full and part time staff members assist Meals of Hope in achieving its Mission.
Board of Directors
Our board is made up of people who are dedicated to helping hungry individuals and families in their community.
- Ashley Suarez
- Bruce Bacon
- Kevin Carmichael
- Kenneth Mundy
- Freddy E. Mantilla
- Samantha Sheffield
- Rabbi Adam Miller
- Jacques Groenteman
- Geoff Goodman
Staff
None of this would be possible without our valuable staff. Their enthusiastic work has helped provide over 100 million meals to date.
Meals of Hope Warehouse
Meals of Hope has invested in over 48,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space across 3 warehouses in the Florida and Ohio to better serve those communities and beyond. The 22,500 sq. ft. of warehouse space in Florida and 26,000 sq. ft. of space in Ohio offer conference rooms, storage space for our food pantries and meal packing events as well as offices for our incredible team.
Meals of Hope Food Safety
As an organization that is focused on delivering meals to the people who need them most, food safety is a top priority. We ensure that all of our ingredients are sourced for the highest quality, and we take measures to property food safety and handling of food. Meals of Hope received an exemplary score from the American Institute of Baking, and we’re proud to be AIB certified.
Press
Find out what the media has to say about Meals of Hope and our mission to reduce food insecurity
Naples Mobile Food Pantry Brings Fresh Groceries and Dignity to River Park Families
Nearly 1 in 5 children in Collier County lives with food insecurity, meaning they do not have reliable access to enough food. That is a rate of 19.4 percent, according to Map the Meal Gap data published by Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief network,...
Meals of Hope Opens New Naples Facility, Launches Mobile Pantry for Collier County Families
Hunger in Southwest Florida doesn't look the same as it did a few years ago. Grocery costs are still elevated. Federal food assistance programs face growing uncertainty. And more working families are relying on local support longer than they expected to. Meals of...
Food Deserts in America: When Grocery Stores Close
Access to healthy, affordable food is a basic requirement for any community to thrive. Yet for millions of people across the United States, getting to a full grocery store is not simple. It can mean miles of travel, limited public transportation, higher food prices,...