Gen Z Delivering Hope & Security.
Bread for America is a youth-led 501(c)3 non-profit co-founded by William He & Ezra Lee in 2021. Two eighth-graders at the time, they were disheartened to see and hear about the reality of food-insecurity that millions of Americans must endure; with local governments and Washington officials simply turning a blind eye to their plight. And thus, through compassion and radical empathy, Bread for America was born.
Now, Bread for America works around-the-clock fighting to feed children and communities enduring cycles of poverty — one delivery at a time.
Bread for America's First Delivery, Circa Aug. 2021
Bread for America's Second Delivery, Circa Sept. 2021
Guided by our founding principles, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the spirit and energy of the next generation of future leaders – Bread for America envisions a nation free from poverty and hunger, where every American is in good nutritional health and unburdened by inequality. And it is together, that we will grow that ambitious agenda from an “impossible pipe-dream” to imminent reality.
For two years, COVID-19 opened new divisions and worsened old wounds - from income inequality to racial disparity. While America has been on the road to recovery, too many are still being left behind. A recent Gallup poll revealed that 10% of Americans were undernourished, the highest rate in decades — and that’s tens of millions not getting the nutrients they need, or the access they deserve. For years, Washington politicians have turned a blind eye to the plight of millions of Americans. Yet, this dark past doesn't have to be our future.
But, this isn't just our fight. It's going to take every single one of us to fight with the working-class and relieve hungry families – and your voice matters. We need your help to join us in building a future where no child goes hungry; a future where no family needs to worry about putting food on the table at dinnertime; a future where our forgotten communities are no longer forgotten; and a future where food is a right, not a privilege.
Every dollar is the difference between a family fed and a future where food is either a right or a luxury for the wealthy. Together, let's bring a sea of hope crashing down onto the shores of America.
Grassroots Volunteers Finishing Deliveries to 125 Families
Meet The Team.
William He
Chief Executive Officer
Aratrika Ghosh
Anwitha Kumbham
Executive Vice President
Chief Operations Officer
Joanne Zhang
Lauren Landy
Director of Branding
Social Media Manager
Board of Directors
Christopher Bosl
Ezra Lee
William He
How We Work.
Donation
We accept donations and contributions of any amount, from anyone, at any time, anywhere.
Collection
The contributions we receive are used to organize local food drives and purchase essential food items in bulk, hire drivers, as well as invest in community fridges.
Distribution
Collected supplies are then distributed equitably by need to our local branches spanning dozens of states. Proceeds directly support local food banks, restaurants, churches, and working class communities impacted by the scourge of food insecurity.
Preparation
Food items, meal kits, and grocery boxes are prepared by restaurants, vendors, and other local partners to meet the needs of each community.
Transportation
Our dedicated grassroots team of volunteers and drivers picks up food parcels and brings hope & security directly to hungry families in need.
Satisfaction
Every delivery is one less hungry child, one more family fed, and one step closer to a future where food is either a right or a luxury for the wealthy.