Support Volunteers of America
Millions of Americans are going hungry. Your contribution can help us provide hot meals, shelter, and ongoing support services to those who need it most.
Who We Are
Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest, established comprehensive human services organizations, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reaching their full potential. We have programs in 47 states and serve more than 2 million Americans annually.
Times are tough, for everyone. But for families facing hunger, it’s more than tough. It’s skipping meals so your kids can eat. It’s choosing between groceries or gas. That’s the reality too many of our neighbors live with every day.
At VOA, we make every dollar count in the fight against hunger—supporting programs like pop-up food pantries, school lunches, and meal deliveries for homebound seniors. Behind every meal we serve is someone like you who decided to step up and help. When you give, you’re not just donating money. You’re putting food on the table. You’re bringing relief, comfort, and dignity to a fellow human being.
“When you’re fortunate… you have an obligation to give back.”
Donor, VOA Western Washington
Together, We Help Fight Hunger
VOA is doing more than just addressing the hunger crisis. We provide other critical services to millions. We are one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of affordable housing and programs specific for veterans, seniors and Americans facing addiction.
Your gift directly helps the people we serve across the country. Through meal programs and other essential services, we give American children, adults, veterans and seniors the support to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
- $10 can provide canned goods and pantry staples for food-insecure individuals
- $50 can supply a family with an emergency food box.
- $100 can provide nutritious snacks for children in after-school programs.
- $250 can provide school lunches to children at risk of going hungry.
- $500 can support a whole food pantry serving hundreds of families.
Our Work in Action
Addressing Soaring Food Prices
Ramona, a hard-working single mother and a skilled barber volunteered at Volunteers of America’s Lake Stevens Community Resource Center in Western Washington giving free haircuts to kids and neighbors in need. Ramona’s life came to a sudden halt after the pandemic. Struggling with the skyrocketing food and gas prices, she could no longer afford the rising cost of milk and basic foods. On the brink of homelessness, Ramona received essential food and rental assistance, while she continued to get back up on her feet.
Feeding Isolated Seniors
Tom began receiving food from Volunteers of America Colorado’s Meals on Wheels after he was diagnosed with a disability. Tom remains as boisterous and positive as ever, and his bright personality shines with every story he tells—and Tom is full of stories! Tom is thankful for the program, especially because it is difficult for him to grocery shop. His delivered meals help keep him safe at home, and a friendly volunteer checks in on him weekly. This program delivers around 500,000 meals by more than 300 passionate volunteers.
Innovative Solutions to End Hunger
Volunteers of America Upstate New York is combating food insecurity through their innovative and sustainable hydroponic farm housed within two repurposed shipping containers. Using state-of-the-art technology, VOA will grow 2,000 units of produce EVERY WEEK, and between 4 and 8 tons of food every year, in each farm. Annually, The Farm will provide food assistance for more than 2,500 people in need including homeless families and individuals, at-risk children, frail seniors and struggling veterans.
There are lots of other ways to support Americans facing hunger.
