19 May 17 - CLUB MEETING AT BELLISSIMO
 

 

On May 19 at Bellissimo Ristorante in Montvale, members welcomed Nick DiMare, speaking about Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit organization bounded in 198 by Dr. Ray Buchanan, a United Methodist minister and active Rotarian. Originally know as Stop Hunger Now, Rise Against Hunger’s mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
 

Rise Against Hunger’s approach is rooted in their history as an organization that galvanizes volunteers to produce millions of nutritious meals annually to in-country partners around the world that are working to serve communities in need. Through their thorough monitoring and evaluation process, they ensure the meals distributed by those partners are used as a tool to change lives by promoting education, improving students’ health and nutrition, addressing gender inequalities, stimulating economic growth and fighting child labor.

 

Another core focus is responding to crises – both natural and man-made. From droughts to floods, in conflict zones and transitioning political situations, food is often the most immediate need. When everyday access to food, wages,and market systems are destroyed in the wake of emergencies, Rise Against Hunger works through a network of in-country partners to address these needs.

 

Their third approach to eradicating hunger centers around grassroots community empowerment. Rise Against Hunger bolsters agricultural production and incomes through programs promoting improved agricultural methods, business skills and market access.

 

Rotary has been  a key partner in Rise Against Hunger’s efforts. Rotarians have packaged almost 30 million meals for Rise Against Hunger.  We will be packaging meals at the International Conference in Atlanta in June.