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2014 AARP ANNUAL REPORT 21
ALLEVIATING HUNGER OF OLDER ADULTS
More than 10 million Americans age 50-plus do not get enough
to eat. Again in 2014, AARP and AARP Foundation, its charitable
affiliate, attacked this problem through hundreds of food drives,
advocacy for expanded food assistance and public education.
With support from AARP volunteers and
Girl Scouts throughout Maryland, shoppers
at Safeway stores purchased 4,750 bags of
food printed with “It’s not just a bag of food.
It’s a bag of hope.” These groceries were de-
livered to local food banks and distributed to
recipients, many of whom were age 50-plus.
Food for more than 2.8 million meals
was gathered in 2014 through Drive to End
Hunger, a major initiative of AARP and AARP
Foundation.
Looking ahead, Drive to End Hunger
will place greater attention on the health
impacts of hunger and on making the
food-supply chain more responsive to nutri-
tional needs of older and low-income adults.
SOCIAL IMPACT: CREATING A FOOD-SECURE NATION
>Drive to End Hunger has made a significant difference, donating more than 31
million meals since 2011.
>As NASCAR’s first cause-based primary sponsorship, Drive to End Hunger raises
awareness with fans about hunger among people 50-plus.
>Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motor-
sports teamed with Drive to End Hunger to raise funds and raise awareness about
hunger among older adults.
Hundreds of
AARP members
devoted part of
their vacations to
providing food
to hungry adults
at both AARP
member events
in Boston and
San Diego.
Maryland volunteers