General Interest Application at Hungerfreeamerica (New York, NY)

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

Job description

Hunger Free America (HFA) strives to build a nonpartisan, grassroots movement to enact the policies and programs needed to end hunger and ensure that everyone has sufficient access to nutritious food.

While we may not currently have a position that best suits your skill set or background there is a good chance we open one up in the near future. By completing this application, your profile will be entered into our applicant talent pool for review against both current and future needs. We will contact you once there is a position that matches your background. This general interest application does not serve as a substitute for an official job application for a position posted on our employment site.

Another great way to keep Hunger Free America on your radar is by following us on social media and checking back periodically for specific job openings to submit an official application for the role that most interests you.

Facebook: facebook.com/HungerFreeUSA Twitter: twitter.com/HungerFreeUSA YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UClBrqc1YhVfKcW89aQmQFEw Instagram: instagram.com/hunger_free_america/

How to Apply

Visit our website at hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/ to learn more about our work.
Submit a resume and cover letter describing why you want to work for HFA, how you share our values, and what skills you have to offer.

Benefits Package

HFA offers significant benefits to employees, including a strong health insurance plan which includes fully paid employee premiums and a health reimbursement account. Employees also receive generous vacation, holiday, and sick time. The employee will also have opportunities for training and professional development.

Thank you for your interest in working with Hunger Free America.

Why work at Hungerfreeamerica

Mission-driven culture: Employees are directly involved in ending hunger through both frontline service and systemic advocacy.
Work environment: Offices in New York City and Fresno, CA; LinkedIn reviews give a 3.7/5.0 overall rating, with Work-Life Balance scored 4.0/5.0, Culture 3.2/5.0, and Compensation 3.2/5.0.
Notable perks: Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with government partners (USDA, AmeriCorps), skills-based volunteering, and professional development through the VISTA program.
Remote/hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated; likely in-office for NYC-based direct service roles, but some positions may be hybrid or remote; check careers page on Lever for specifics.

About Hungerfreeamerica

Company Overview

One-liner: A nonpartisan national nonprofit that works to end domestic hunger through advocacy, direct service, and policy change, ensuring all Americans have access to nutritious food.
Entity Type: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) (EIN 13-3471350)
Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States (50 Broad St, Ste 1103/1504)
Founded: 1983 (originally as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger; rebranded as Hunger Free America; Guidestar lists 1988)
Founders: Not publicly listed; current CEO is Joel Berg

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Public Policy Offices, Advocacy, Direct Social Services, Food Assistance Programs
Target customers: Low-income Americans, government agencies (USDA, state SNAP offices), food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations
Mission or purpose statement: "To enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food."

Products & Services

Benefits Access: Direct outreach and application assistance for SNAP (food stamps) and WIC in New York City; includes pre-screening, online application help, and advocacy on behalf of clients. In 2021, the team secured over $19 million in annual SNAP benefits and $735,000 in annual WIC benefits.
National Hunger Hotline: Operated on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; connects callers from all 50 states and territories to SNAP offices, federal benefits information, and emergency food providers (English and Spanish, Mon–Fri 7am–10pm EST).
AmeriCorps VISTA Program: Year-long capacity-building placements at partner organizations nationwide; members recruit volunteers, conduct research, and support benefits outreach.
Strategic Volunteerism: Matches skilled volunteers (e.g., fundraising, web development, accounting) with high-impact anti-hunger projects through the HungerVolunteer.org hub.
Food Action Board (FAB): A community of low-income New Yorkers with lived experience of food insecurity who meet monthly to develop leadership skills and advocate for policy change.
Advocacy, Research, and Policy: Conducts original research on federal nutrition programs, child hunger, and economic challenges; publishes reports to influence local, state, and federal policy.
Social Services Job Training Program: Funded by the Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Innovation Spark Grant; provides paid training to unemployed/underemployed individuals in Illinois and Maryland to boost long-term economic advancement.
Child Nutrition Program: Works to expand access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food for children by reducing administrative barriers and improving federal nutrition program delivery.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not applicable (nonprofit)
Key Metric: Annual Revenue: $4,777,047 (based on LinkedIn data; employee count of 51)
Notable Investors/Partners: U.S. Department of Agriculture (operates National Hunger Hotline), AmeriCorps VISTA, Albertsons Companies Foundation, Food Action Board (grassroots partners)
Growth Signals: Headcount grew 20% year-over-year (51 employees, +17 people); LinkedIn followers increased 19.9% annually (2,701 followers); expanding into Idaho and other states (Hunger Free Idaho affiliate)

Competitive Advantages

Nonpartisan, national scope: Combines direct service (SNAP/WIC enrollment) with policy advocacy, creating a feedback loop that informs both program delivery and legislative change.
USDA partnership: Operates the official National Hunger Hotline, giving the organization direct access to government data and funding.
Scalable, proven model: In 2021, the Benefits Access team secured over $19 million in annual SNAP benefits for clients, demonstrating measurable impact.
Strong grassroots network: Food Action Board and affiliate programs ensure community voices are centered in advocacy.

Strategic Focus

Current priorities: Expanding federal nutrition program enrollment (SNAP, WIC), advocating for policies that address root causes of hunger, launching job training programs to boost economic mobility, and building a grassroots movement to end hunger permanently.
Direction for growth: Strengthening state-level affiliates (e.g., Idaho), increasing digital outreach (SNAP online applications), and scaling the Social Services Job Training Program.

Sources

hungerfreeamerica.org – Careers page
hungerfreeamerica.org – Programs overview
guidestar.org – Guidestar profile (EIN, governance, history)
linkedin.com – LinkedIn company page (headcount, revenue, followers, reviews)
jobs.lever.co – Lever careers page

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