About Moms Against Poverty
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Our work
In the United States
Overview
The United States, despite being the world's largest economy, has over 38 million people living below the poverty line. Income inequality is at its highest among G7 nations, exacerbating the wealth gap between America's most affluent and its poorest families.
Poverty goes beyond lacking income and resources; it results in hunger, malnutrition, limited access to education and health care, and severe mental and emotional trauma. We collaborate with over 40 Partner Schools, Community Centers and Shelters nationwide to provide food, hygiene, basic provisions, and education. We also offer humanitarian relief to victims of natural disasters in the U.S.
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Iris’s Story
Iris, a mother of nine in the Bay
Area, faces the relentless
challenges of making ends meet.
The reality of not having enough food for the next meal looms large over her family. In their small apartment, the struggle to provide basic necessities is an ever-present concern, casting a constant shadow of worry and uncertainty.
When her children return from school, the impact of having too little to eat is evident. Their hunger makes participating in after-school activities nearly impossible. This same hunger distracts them from concentrating on their homework and learning in the classroom. Iris has expressed the deep sadness she feels when seeing her children struggle and not being able to participate in activities that are to bring them joy. As a mother, Iris struggles with the thought that she’s unable to provide for her family.
For Iris and her children, the program offers more than just food; it's a lifeline in times of need, bringing relief and stability to their livelihood. The support she receives ensures her children not only have meals on their plates but that they can also attend school ready to learn and grow. It's simple yet profound support that makes a significant difference in their lives.
Feeling grateful for the generosity and support from Moms Against Poverty, Iris, and her children appreciate how the Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions program continuously helps them with this vital aspect of their large family’s life while striving to achieve their full potential and - have a better chance at breaking the cycle of poverty.
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Partner schools
Moms Against Poverty has worked with 40 Partner Schools, Community Centers and Shelters in various locations across the country to provide food, hygiene, basic provisions, and education to those in need. Additionally, Moms Against Poverty provides humanitarian relief to the victims of natural disasters in the U.S.
Education
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty opening doors to jobs, resources, and skills. Early childhood and primary education significantly enhance a child’s well-being and success.
We partner with schools and centers to offer educational opportunities to underserved children, including workshops and STEM education programs to bolster their future learning and opportunities.
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
Over 50 million Americans face food insecurity, with 1 in 5 children experiencing hunger daily. Our Nutrition and Basic Provisions programs tackle these issues head-on.
Hunger negatively affects a child’s ability to concentrate and perform well in school and is linked to health and behavioral problems. Our Nutrition Outreach Program addresses these needs by regularly providing protein and vegetables to children and their families, improving focus, school performance, and overall well-being.
Our Hygiene Program combats the health issues and embarrassment that come with poor hygiene by providing products and laundry facilities at few of our certain partner centers, ensuring children maintain their dignity.
Disparities become more pronounced during holidays as many families cannot afford celebrations. Our Holiday Helping Hand Project provides food, toys, blankets, gift cards, and other necessities to children in need, making the season brighter.
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
282,779 lbs of food to 12,522 families
6,692 essential items to 2,200
Over 2,000 toys distributed
218 gift cards provided
109 warm blanks give away
Education
Led 6 workshops for Afghan Refugee girls in Sacramento
Provided 250+ school supplies to children in the Bay Area.
Supplied computers to MISSSEY, a CA-based organization devoted to youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation
Health Care & Wellness
Delivered health education and blood pressure checks to children, in partnership with Samuel Merritt University nursing students
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
141,500 pounds of food distributed to 18,567 families
100 families affected by the floods in Half Moon Bay were provided with food
9,100+ items of basic provisions distributed to 6,500 children
1,800+ toys, 230 blankets, and 200 gift cards provided to children and their families as part of our Holiday Helping Hand Program
80 gift cards provided for Afghan Refugee families in El Cajon, California
46 Halloween costumes donated to a California elementary school as part of our Halloween Costume Drive
Provided grocery gift cards to the families of Afghan Refugee students
Education
2 Danesh Education camps held in Sacramento, 1 in Roseville, and 1 in Davis
Over 250 Afghan refugee girls (ages 8–17) participated
Topics included robotics, programming, tech, art, electricity, circuits, electrical motors, sensors, goal setting, and role modeling
Grocery gift cards provided for the girls to take home to their families
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
154,000 lbs of food distributed to 11,500 families
1,200 boxes or backpacks of non-perishable food items given to needy families
14,000+ basic provisions distributed to 4,406 families
600 chickens distributed in Contra Costa County with Food for Thought
2,000 toys, 235 blankets, 300 gift cards, and 100 hygiene kits given through Holiday Helping Hand
314 Halloween costumes donated
375 gift cards distributed for Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day
4 workshops held with 30 attendees
120 families in Oakland, CA received health and hygiene supplies
School supplies and health education (including blood pressure checks) provided with Samuel Merritt University nursing students
Essential school supplies distributed with East Palo Alto Academy Foundation
Back-to-school donations provided through Castro Valley partners to Marshall Elementary and incoming 9th graders
At Oakland’s Misssey event, fruits, vegetables, 50 hygiene kits, 20 blankets, 20 pillowcases, 50 water bottles, and 20 pairs of socks were distributed to women and gender-expansive youth who have been sexually exploited
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
Thousands of grocery boxes totaling over 225,000 pounds of food
donated to families in 39 schools across California, Virginia,
Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
235 x $25 gift cards allocated to over 235 children ages 15-18 for
Christmas
$200 gift cards donated to Afghan refugee families
40,000 hygiene products such as shampoo, soap, sanitizers, and
masks donated to families in 39 schools across California, Virginia,
Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
Over 1,600 toys were distributed over the holidays
Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions
Supported over 100,000 children and families across California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Donated over 140,000 lbs. of food and 40,000 hygiene products (shampoo, soap, sanitizer, masks)
Delivered 20,000 meals to underprivileged children in Washington D.C. with D.C. Central Kitchen
Supplied an additional 400 meals via Miriam’s Kitchen and 10,000 meals through San Francisco Unified School District
Distributed hundreds of laptops, tablets, headsets, and educational resources to 1,000+ children in transitional housing
Provided 1,500 blankets, whole turkeys, gift cards, and toys to families during the holidays
Launched programs to address food insecurity, education gaps, and hygiene needs worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic
Your Impact: Profound Change for Impoverished Children!
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