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End hunger

Feeding America

Food procurement and support for a nationwide food-bank network.

99.0/100 pointsSpending & reporting score

About $98 of every $100 spent went toward food distribution and food-bank support.

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Emergency relief

Direct Relief

Medical resources for people affected by poverty and emergencies.

99.6/100 pointsSpending & reporting score

About $99 of every $100 spent went toward medical supplies and emergency aid.

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Book Club · Book of the Month · October 2026

Empire of AI

By Karen Hao

What sits behind the AI boom? Our October read follows its people, power, and physical costs—and opens a conversation about where giving can help communities respond.

Empire of AI by Karen Hao — book cover

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