Embrace USA

Compassion starts close to home.

Embrace USA brings Embrace Relief's humanitarian mission to communities across the United States through local food access, family support, student programs, veterans outreach, and disaster relief.

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Volunteers serving meals through an Embrace USA community program

40K+

Americans reached through Embrace USA programs since the beginning of 2025

23K+

pounds of produce and food distributed through the Mobile Farmers' Market

40K+

Americans reached through Embrace USA programs since the beginning of 2025

23K+

pounds of produce and food distributed through the Mobile Farmers' Market

4,290

backpacks filled with school supplies distributed for the 2025-26 school year

1,600+

families supported through Thanksgiving Turkey Drive events in 2025

What Embrace USA supports

Five local program lanes, one community-first mission.

The live Embrace USA program is organized around practical local needs. Each lane can become a campaign, a community update, a partner activation, or a local donation path.

Mobile Farmers' Market, food packages, holiday distributions

Embracing Zero Hunger

Food insecurity affects millions of Americans. Embrace USA responds through mobile food distribution, holiday food drives, and local hunger-relief partnerships.

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Baby items, clothing drives, family essentials

Embracing Families

Families with young children can face sudden gaps in essentials. Community baby showers and clothing drives help provide practical support with dignity.

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Backpacks, school supplies, student shopping support

Embracing Students

Student support helps children begin the school year prepared, confident, and seen by their community.

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Veterans events, local partner activations, recognition dinners

Embracing Veterans

Veterans outreach creates community moments that recognize service and connect veterans with local partner support.

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Wildfire, flood, storm, and hurricane response

Embracing Disaster Relief

When disasters affect U.S. communities, Embrace USA can coordinate meals, supplies, financial support, and local partner response.

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Embracing our community

Local updates belong to the Embrace USA program.

See how Embrace USA responds to local needs through community stories, program updates, and partner-led events across the country.

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Embrace USA

Embrace Relief, America 250 Join To Serve Our Country Throughout Historic Year

Embrace Relief partners with America 250 for the "Embrace 250" initiative, a year-long series of service projects delivering aid to vulnerable communities across the U.S. throughout 2026.

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Embrace USAEmbrace USA Honors Servicemembers With Veterans Day Dinner 2025Embrace Relief, in partnership with DCVYP and local organizations, hosted its first annual Veterans Day Dinner in Wayne, NJ, honoring servicemembers and community advocates.

Embrace USAHow Backpacks and School Supplies Empower ChildrenEmbrace Relief’s annual Backpack and School Supply Drive provides essential tools to over 1,500 disadvantaged children in New Jersey, empowering them with confidence and readiness for the school year.

Embrace USAEssential Supplies Every Family Needs After an EmergencyLearn how to build a comprehensive emergency go-bag with essential supplies like water, food, first aid, and communication tools to keep your family safe during disasters.

Local partnerships

Embrace USA is built with community partners.

The program works best when local organizations, volunteers, schools, civic groups, and donors move together. Partnerships help Embrace USA identify needs, coordinate events, and deliver support where it can be used quickly.