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)- CGI U has been a tremendously energizing and powerful opportunity for WILL WORK FOR FOOD. CGI U has helped us grow over the past years from an ambitious idea to an active national initiative. Our "Commitment to Action" has brought WWFF representatives to international CGI U conference in New Orleans in 2008, Austin in 2009 and Miami in 2010.

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 essential funding for our national launch in Fall of 2009. 

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)

Visit the WWFF Leadership page to our Board and Headquarters Team!