NEWS & MEDIA
Special Announcement: COVID-19
In the wake of concerns surrounding COVID-19, currently The Outreach Program is practicing “Covid Safe” field packaging events. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our sponsors, and the incredible volunteers we work with, we are following the CDC...
Recapturing the Inspiration Behind The Outreach Program: A Journey Back to Africa, Part 1- 2019
Do you like to travel? Then you need to meet our founders, Floyd and Kathy Hammer. They have been traveling all over the world for decades, but it was a trip in 2003 to Tanzania in East Africa that caused the formation of The Outreach Program. Floyd and Kathy Hammer...
The Outreach Program, Leading Hunger-Fighter Nonprofit, Announces Major National Expansion with New Community Associates Program at Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota
November 20, 2019-- Union, Iowa—The Outreach Program, a leading international nonprofit, based in Iowa, a leader in the development of programs that address food insecurity here at home and internationally, has announced it is...
The Outreach Program, Leading International Hunger-Fighter Nonprofit, Promotes Rick McNary to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships to Lead Major Global Expansion.
October 31, 2019-- Union, Iowa—The Outreach Program, a leading international nonprofit, based in Iowa, a leader in the development of programs that address food insecurity here at home and internationally has announced it has promoted Mr. Rick McNary to the...
The Outreach Program, Iowa-based Leading International Hunger-Fighter Nonprofit, Promotes Sarah Bradley to Vice President of Sales to Spur Continued Growth for Its Mission
October 25, 2019-- Union, Iowa—The Outreach Program, a leading international nonprofit, based in Iowa, that specializes in fighting hunger worldwide through corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as food packing and employee engagement events, has announced...
MLK Day of Service Events
MLK Day of Service Events Do you need a service event for your company, faith-based organization, civic group, school or family for MLK Day? We have the perfect solution for you: a meal-packing event! Option 1: Do-it-Yourself (ideal for small groups) 2,000 meal kit...
Port-a-Doc
Port-a-Doc Access to rural areas with medical care is now easier in Tanzania, East Africa, because of our Port-a-Doc! How It Works: We customize a pickup with convenient storage and refrigeration so medicines and supplies stay safe, clean and fresh. We provide a...
Check Out This Interview With Our Co-Founder, Kathy Hamilton!
If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Kathy Hamilton, you understand why we love her so much! She, along with her husband, Floyd Hammer, founded The Outreach Program after they witnessed children dying of hunger related issues in Tanzania. "We have...
Our “Must Read” List of Books About Hunger
If you want to learn more about the issue of hunger, we recommend these books! Roger Thurow's three are seminal works and should be read in this order: Enough. The Last Hunger Season...
Steps to Hosting an Event
Have you ever wanted to host an event but don't know how to begin? First, watch this 2 minute video of the power of a meal packaging event to engage people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW2fhthz8QE Here are the Steps to Hosting an Event: Gather a team Choose a...
A Sunshine Summit Success!
The first annual, Brighten Your World Sunshine Team Summit was held in Des Moines on July 26-28 as Sunshine Team Members from across the U.S. gathered for more training and inspiration Origins of the Sunshine Team The Outreach Program Sunshine Team began in 2018 in...
New! Check out our Waterpoint System!
Saving Lives with Clean Water Can you imagine how awful it would be to drink water from a cattle pond or a mud puddle each day? Did you know that more than 2,000 children under five-years-old die every day because of diarrhea caused by impure water? The Waterpoint...
THE OUTREACH PROGRAM RETAINS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR
The Outreach Program's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has...
Give a Child in Tanzania a Very Merry Christmas!
The kids in our Children's Centers in Singida and Manyoni, Tanzania have been working hard in school and we want to throw them a party! Watch the Video! We are going to take the kids in Singida over to Manyoni because it's bigger and has more play area. We'll feed...
5 Ways That a Good Meal Impacts Learning
1. Hunger is distracting Have you ever tried to think when your stomach is gnawing on your spine? Lunch time is approaching, you have a big project due, and the gurgling starts. The first signs that your body is ready for that gas station burrito that you know won’t...