FRIENDS of WILL WORK FOR FOOD

Doctors Without Borders/Medécins Sans Frontières- An international humanitarian organization working in over 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. A past recipient of the Noble Peace Prize for work done to bring quality medical care to people in need regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. Every dollar raised by WILL WORK FOR FOOD helps Doctors Without Borders purchase and distribute life-saving nutritional supplements to malnourished children.

Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U)- Throughout the past two years, CGI U has been a tremendous networking and learning opportunity for WILL WORK FOR FOOD. We registered a "Commitment to Action" and sent student representatives to the inaugural conference at Tulane University in 2008 and this past year we were honored to do the same at the University of Texas.

Google- In the Fall of 2008 Google awarded WILL WORK FOR FOOD with one of their competitive AdWords in the Community grants. The grant gives us the equivalent of $10,000 per month in targeted online advertising.

DELL Social Innovation Competition- WILL WORK FOR FOOD was selected as a semifinalist in the 2009 Dell Social Innovation Competition. As a part of the competition, a panel of judges evaluated the WWFF business plan and provided us with valuable feedback.

Darfur Dream Team- A dynamic coalition of students, professional athletes, and international aid organizations. As a part of Enough's Sister School Initiative, students in the United States help provide Darfuri refugee children with a quality education. "Captained" by NBA starts Tracy McGrady, Baron Davis and Derek Fisher.

University of Michigan- UofM's President and Provost offices recognized the WILL WORK FOR FOOD initiative for its unique service learning opportunities. The President and Provost offices provided funding for our national launch in Fall of 2009. 

Ginsberg Center-  The Ginsberg Center is a part of the University of Michigan Division for Student Affairs and funded the production of the WILL WORK FOR FOOD promotional video that's currently on our homepage.

PRINCIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS- The WILL WORK FOR FOOD initiative has been made possible thanks to the generous contributions of these individuals and institutions. 

University of Michigan President and Provost Offices (Ann Arbor, Mi)

Mike Levine (Ann Arbor, Mi)

Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation (Troy, Mi)

Jack and Barbara Berman (Los Angeles, Ca)

Steven and Nancy Grand (San Francisco, Ca)

David Mounts Family Foundation (Ann Arbor, Mi)

Gelman Education Fund (Ann Arbor, Mi)

Robert Krasnov (Boca Raton, Fl)

University of Michigan Hillel (Ann Arbor, Mi)

Fred Wilpon (New York, NY)