The fight against hunger presents a number of significant challenges to any organization that seeks to take it on. It is estimated that as many as 50 million Americans face hunger every year. These dire circumstances are what made us jump at the opportunity to work with The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Through our extensive research, we discovered they are at the forefront of a new generation of organizations that understand that the numerous causes of hunger are incredibly complex and cannot be countered by simply providing food. To fight hunger, it is essential to provide services that equip individuals with the tools necessary to escape hunger permanently.