The organization, which was established following an emergency relief response to Typhoon Yolanda, is no stranger to crisis. It provides hunger relief to Filipinos affected by natural disasters and conflict, and develops programs that provide meals to school children, pregnant and lactating women and their families, and indigenous tribes.
We interviewed Jomar Mariano Fleras, Executive Director of Rise Against Hunger Philippines, about their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the organization is addressing the rising demand for food.