WFP-USA (formerly Friends of WFP) is a U.S.-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that focuses on building support in the United States for the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and other hunger relief operations. WFP-USA unites organizations and individuals committed to solving world hunger. Their education, advocacy and fundraising efforts in the United States support WFP’s life-saving global food assistance and development programs. WFP-USA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
The group, which has organized committees in 24 states, educates Members of Congress, the administration and other government officials about international hunger issues and specific policies that could improve the U.S. government’s response to global hunger. To maximize their impact, they work in collaboration with WFP, businesses, faith-based groups, coalitions and other organizations.
To learn more about WFP-USA, please visit their website. To read about the group’s recent trip to Guatemala, and their thoughts on the aftermath of Vulcan Pacaya’s eruption and Tropical Storm Agatha, please click here. The read about the World Food Programme’s specific work in Guatemala, please click here.
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