{
  "id": 8172829,
  "title": "Florida hunger-relief group has packed more than 100 million meals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/florida-hunger-relief-group-has-packed-more-than-100-million-meals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:36:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2007-a-florida-hunger-relief-group-began-packing-meals-for-families-in-need-nearly-two-decades-later-volunteers-have-packed-more-than-100-million-meals/articleshow/134287948.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2007, a humble hunger-relief initiative in Southwest Florida was born with a singular purpose: to unite people in the creation of nutritious meals for communities grappling with food insecurity. Over the past two decades, Meals of Hope has evolved into a significant nonprofit organization, with volunteers assembling over 100 million meals destined for families in need across the United States and beyond. This remarkable achievement, as reported by the Naples Daily News through Yahoo News, signifies the culmination of years of community-driven events that have brought together schools, churches, businesses, civic groups, and families. Started as a localized response to hunger, Meals of Hope has blossomed into a volunteer-driven movement that combines practical assistance with a shared sense of purpose. Each sealed meal encapsulates not just sustenance, but the time, care, and cooperation of individuals committed to supporting their neighbors.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Meals of Hope packed over 100 million meals since 2007.",
    "Volunteers assemble meals for families in need across the U.S.",
    "Initiative began as localized response to hunger in Southwest Florida."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The growth of Meals of Hope into a major nonprofit with over 100 million meals packed signifies a shift from localized hunger relief to a broader, nationwide effort driven by community collaboration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}