How Rise Against Hunger inspired 140,000 volunteer hours

About 

Rise Against Hunger is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger by empowering communities, responding quickly to emergencies and providing food to some of the most vulnerable, food-insecure areas. The organization combines immediate relief, through large-scale meal-packaging programs, with long-term solutions like sustainable agriculture and income-generating projects. Together, these efforts help communities build resilience, achieve  self-sufficiency  and create long lasting food security.

The challenge 

Rise Against Hunger had long relied on invoicing, spreadsheets and other manual processes to manage donations. But as their corporate partnerships grew, these tools quickly became a bottleneck. Tracking donor information and giving activity was becoming difficult and the organization struggled to send timely thank-you messages or personalized follow-ups. Valuable engagement opportunities were being missed due to administrative burden, ultimately limiting the organization’s ability to build lasting relationships with stakeholders and scale their impact.

The solution 

Reporting that powers partnership growth

With Benevity monthly disbursements reports, Rise Against Hunger now has clear visibility into which companies are donating and how their employees are getting involved. This makes it easier to track giving, understand partner activity and spot new giving opportunities. 

When corporate partners want to increase engagement with the nonprofit, Rise Against Hunger can now strategically respond by offering more tailored engagement options, such as fundraising projects or volunteer programs, helping deepen the partnership and align with the company’s goals.

Doubling impact through matching donations

Through Benevity, Rise Against Hunger now receives matched donations automatically when corporate employees give through the platform. This doubles the impact of each donation, turning one act of generosity into greater resources for hunger relief and boosting the funding needed to help end world hunger.

From volunteering to advocacy and giving

Rise Against Hunger can now easily post and manage volunteer opportunities, while giving corporate partners the tools to recruit volunteers and track employee engagement. So far, the nonprofit has tracked more than 140,756 volunteering hours on Benevity — hours spent packing meals and raising awareness. 

These experiences inspire deeper involvement: volunteers learn about global hunger, become part of the movement and continue supporting the organization long after the volunteering opportunity. Rise Against Hunger also receives donations through Volunteer Rewards, further increasing their fundraising impact.

The results

Since joining Benevity, Rise Against Hunger has achieved remarkable growth in visibility, efficiency and overall impact. The organization’s strong presence on the platform ensures that  corporate partners can easily find, fund and support them —  especially during times of crisis when rapid action is essential. By keeping their profile and messaging up to date, Rise Against Hunger stays aligned with corporate partners, strengthens engagement and stands out during major global campaigns.

• 140,756 volunteer hours tracked through Benevity, reflecting a  growing culture of purpose among companies and their people. This growing community of volunteers is now informed, empowered and actively contributing to the fight to end hunger.
• More than $1 million in volunteer rewards generated, transforming volunteer hours into vital funding and extending the impact far beyond the action itself, with an average of $10 contributed per volunteer hour.
• Over 60% growth in corporate giving, Rise Against Hunger’s partnership with Benevity has empowered thousands of employees to take action against hunger. Each year, more people unite to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity.‍
• Featured in 98 giving opportunities on Benevity, helping Rise Against Hunger reach new audiences, strengthen partnerships and inspire greater participation across global companies.

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