About Us

About Facing Hunger Foodbank

Founded in 1983 as the Huntington Area Food Bank, Facing Hunger is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in our region. What began as a local effort serving Cabell and Wayne Counties has grown into a vital network supporting nearly 300 agencies across 17 counties in West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio.

 

Our Impact

  • Growth: We grew from distributing 300,000 pounds of food in our first year to over 3 million pounds annually since the turn of the century.
  • Pandemic Response: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have proudly distributed more than 50 million pounds of food to those in need.
  • Programs: Through grants and community support, we sustain essential initiatives like the BackPack Program and the Mobile Pantry Program to ensure food access for all ages.

 

How We Are Supported

We are proud to be an affiliate of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our work is made possible through:

  • Government Partnerships: We distribute USDA commodities and receive financial aid through FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
  • Community Giving: We are deeply grateful to local schools, universities, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and local businesses for their generous food drives.

Recognition

We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to excellence, including:

  • We have received a 4 star Charity Navigator since 2016.

Commitment to Equality

Facing Hunger Foodbank is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal for prior civil rights activity.

Need Assistance? We provide program information in various formats for individuals with disabilities (such as Braille, large print, or audiotape). Please contact your local agency or the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 to request these services.

Filing a Complaint: If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may file a complaint by completing the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) or by contacting the USDA at (866) 632-9992 or emailing Intake@usda.gov.

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