The US Department of Agriculture reports that Native Americans suffer food insecurity and hunger at twice the rate of the general population.

Across the country, Native American families are struggling to feed themselves because of poverty and geographic isolation. Fresh fruit and vegetables are difficult to access for many American Indians. Diabetes and other health problems are rampant on Indian Reservations across the US.

Running Strong tries to address these programs through organic community gardens, communal greenhouse programs, and food banks. These programs distribute food to isolated areas, foster self-sufficiency, and makes healthy food choices possible.

Learn more about our highlighted food distribution and nutrition programs:
Slim Buttes Agricultural Project (Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD)
Cheyenne River Youth Garden (Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, SD)
The Centerpole Garden (The Crow Agency, MT)
Running Strong Food Pantries