{
  "id": 14396270,
  "title": "Olivia Culpo’s hunger initiative helped fund over 3 million meals across US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/olivia-culpos-hunger-initiative-helped-fund-over-3-million-meals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:36:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2020-olivia-culpo-launched-more-than-a-mask-to-fight-pandemic-hunger-her-initiative-went-on-to-fund-over-3-million-meals-through-feeding-america-according-to-her-2025-hall-of-fame-profile/articleshow/134934167.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity in the United States, with Feeding America estimating that 45 million people, including 15 million children, faced hunger. Model and entrepreneur Olivia Culpo responded to this crisis by launching More Than a Mask in May 2020. The initiative sold fashion face coverings, with sales funding hunger relief through Feeding America. By 2021, More Than a Mask had provided over 3 million meals, as reported in Culpo's 2025 Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame profile. Culpo's family played a significant role in shaping her philanthropic values, as she credits her parents for instilling the importance of giving to those in need. Her initiatives also expanded to collaborate with organizations like Express, Colour of Change, and PERIOD, addressing various social issues beyond hunger.",
  "summary": "In May 2020, Olivia Culpo established More Than a Mask, an initiative aimed at combatting food insecurity worsened by the pandemic. By selling masks and collaborating with Feeding America, she provided meals to those in need. Culpo later partnered with Express to generate further donations for various charities, driven by her family's philanthropic spirit.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}