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wall street$700 Billion Bailout

When Congress approved the $700 billion bailout, we witnessed what happens when markets fail for those who lost money but still have a voice. But when we in the nonprofit sector suffer reversals there are no public funds to bail us out.

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Special Thanks to Our Partners

Our Partners

American Express

American Express has been a proud partner of Share Our Strength since 1992, when they signed on as the presenting sponsor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation.

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The Balvenie

The Balvenie will host receptions at Share Our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit presented by Lexus events in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Washington, DC, throughout 2008.

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Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products and has been a part of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation for many years.

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The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille has participated in Taste of the Nation events nationwide. In 2007, all of The Capital Grille created a special six-week promotion to raise needed funds

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ConAgra Foods Foundation

Through the ConAgra Foods® Foundation, ConAgra Foods has partnered with Share Our Strength as the national sponsor of Operation Frontline. This support will help Operation Frontline nearly double its capacity by 2010.

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Domino Sugar and C&H

Presenting sponsor Domino® Sugar and C&H® Sugar are proud to help make a difference in the lives of children facing hunger by partnering with Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale.

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Family Circle

In celebration of their commitment to bettering the lives of others, Family Circle is proud to partner with Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale to help eradicate childhood hunger in the United States.

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Ferrero USA

In fall 2007, Ferrero partnered with Share Our Strength to create sharesomethingsweet.com, a web site where consumers could learn more about both companies as well as send a free customized snow globe e-card.

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Food Network

Food Network is committed to being the national voice for Share Our Strength, bringing their message of "No Kid Hungry" home to its millions of viewers.

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illy caffè

After sponsoring Taste of the Nation for eight years, illy created a cause-marketing promotion to specifically support Share Our Strength's international efforts to fight hunger and poverty.

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Kashi

Kashi began supporting Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline in 2006 as the featured charity of their Day of Change tour, a cross-country campaign designed to help inspire people to make healthy changes in their lives.

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Lexus

As Presenting Sponsor of Share Our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit® dinner series, Lexus will help bring together the finest of the nation's culinary community to raise much-needed funds for Share Our Strength and help spread the organization's message.

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Macy's

Macy's has a number of culinary initiatives that impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home including the Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprising 16 of the nation's top chefs.

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The National Pork Board

As the official protein sponsor in select markets, The National Pork Board supports the Taste of the Nation through media relations efforts and on-site participation, showcasing trend-setting recipes.

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Nestlé FoodServices

Nestlé FoodServices North America offered a special rebate on qualifying products so customers could buy great food for their operations and help feed hungry children at the same time!

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Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com has supported Share Our Strength's efforts since 2004. When consumers buy certificates through links on Strength.org, 50% of the purchase price benefits Share Our Strength.

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S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Share Our Strength first joined together in the fight to end childhood hunger in 2001 with the S.Pellegrino Dine Out.

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SYSCO Corporation

Since 2002, SYSCO Corporation has been the official foodservice marketer and distributor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation, helping to raise more than $20 million in the last seven years.

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Timberland

Timberland PRO® Black Series is the official footwear of Share Our Strength, continuing Timberland's commitment to make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.

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TourneauTourneau

Tourneau will host WatchFest -- the largest watch fair of all time -- during the month of October during which they will donate $100.00 to Share Our Strength per purchase.

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Tyson Foods

Working together with Share Our Strength, Tyson Foods has donated more than 41 million pounds of protein foods to food banks and disaster-relief organizations across the nation.

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Share Our Strength and J.A. Henckels first joined together in the fight to end childhood hunger in 2001. Today, J.A. Henckels contributes products to Taste of the Nation events and Chefs on Bikes.

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Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers is partnering in the Lose for Good campaign to empower people to become healthier while helping to ensure that healthy, nutritious food reaches those who need it most.

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conference of leadersRegister Today for the Conference of Leaders

Join us October 17 - 21, 2008 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC as we celebrate, share, learn and lay out bold new plans together. Learn more »

weight watchers lose for goodYour Loss is Their Gain

Join Weight Watchers in the Lose for Good campaign. For every pound lost, Weight Watchers will donate the cost of one pound of food. Find out how to participate »

Latest News

News and information about childhood hunger in America.

  • Today

    Operation Frontline-Colorado’s own Christina Morgner tells TV viewers how to get more food for their money.

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  • September 25

    The Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government honors Bill Shore with 2008 Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award.

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  • September 2

    Tarrant Food Bank’s Operation Frontline program shows Ft. Worth’s hard-hit how to stretch food dollars and eat healthy.

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  • August 21

    A small Jesuit college in the South does what it can to face the poverty of its surroundings.

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