Barron Segar
@wfpusa_ceo
President & CEO for @WFPUSA. Proudly supporting @WFP's mission of fighting hunger worldwide. @ForbesNonprofit Council Member.
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SOLD OUT. “Food and Agriculture is a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis.” Food Tank is partnering with the World Food Program USA to co-convene a #ClimateWeekNYC Summit on Thursday, September 26th. Some confirmed speakers include (in alphabetical order): Bailey Bass, American actress; Maddy
"It's incredibly easy to be optimistic because I remember the people I've met [through the World Food Programme and its partners]." Barron Segar Barron Segar of the World Food Program World Food Program USA #ClimateWeekNYC Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=TYWIok…
"Food has risen to the top of the priority list." Barron Segar Barron Segar of the World Food Program World Food Program USA #ClimateWeekNYC Tune in live here: youtube.com/watch?v=TYWIok…
"Food is a basic human right!" Barron Segar Barron Segar of the World Food Program World Food Program USA #ClimateWeekNYC Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=TYWIok…
"Climate change used to be a four-letter word. Folks are definitely seeing the severity of the crisis making it tangible and real." Rebecca Middleton of the World Food Program World Food Program USA #ClimateWeekNYC Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=TYWIok…
My longtime friend Lucy Meyer was in DC recently to join the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Lucy is an international advocate for young people with disabilities. Thanks for stopping by the World Food Program USA offices, Lucy!
BIG NEWS! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning producer, TV host, culinary expert and NYT bestselling author, Antoni Porowski as the next Goodwill Ambassador for World Food Programme! 👏 Thank you, Antoni—we look forward to your continued support as we work toward a zero hunger world. 💙
Last week, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar. World Food Programme was on the ground within 48 hours, providing lifesaving food to earthquake-affected people. To learn more about WFP's response, please visit: bit.ly/44aMAJ5
To the six women who just reached the stars—thank you for reminding us how connected we truly are. Please see below for my full joint statement—written in partnership with World Food Program USA Board Vice-Chair, Molly Finn—inviting you to join us in the field.
Great meeting with Dept. of Agriculture’s Secretary Brooke Rollins to discuss how U.S.-grown food—from American farmers—can help feed the 343M people facing hunger worldwide. We look forward to our continued partnership.
I was honored to join stacy palmer on the Chronicle of The Chronicle of Philanthropy's new podcast "Nonprofits Now, Leading Today" to discuss leadership challenges and why candid communication is essential. Listen to our full conversation here: bit.ly/4lfvRKJ
Now is the time for action. We need these measures to allow for a surge in food assistance and enable the restart of food distributions, bakeries, and hot meals programs. World Food Programme has teams on the ground and enough food to reach people in need across the Gaza Strip at scale.
"I wish those who don’t understand the need for food aid could talk to the 300 million people around the world who are suffering from acute food insecurity." - Barron Segar (Barron Segar), President and CEO, World Food Program USA (World Food Program USA)
🚨 Islamic Relief USA is committing $25M over 5 years to support World Food Programme + World Food Program USA in fighting global hunger 🌍 Kicking off with $5M in emergency food aid for Gaza 🍞❤️🩹🏘️🌱 Together, we’re delivering lifesaving aid + building resilient communities. #EndHunger 🙌 Read More:
In 2025, no one should ever go to bed hungry. Yet hunger is soaring around the world, while World Food Programme cuts food rations because the funding simply isn't there. On #WorldFoodDay, let's commit to taking bold action to stop starvation and invest in solutions that end hunger for good.
I recently joined Lee Kantor on Atlanta Business RadioX® and discussed how my Atlanta roots shaped my commitment to ending global hunger. I decided early that my life would revolve around impact — a principle guiding all my work at World Food Program USA. Listen here: bit.ly/4gZaufb
I spoke at the Moore Innovation Summit to discuss how technology like AI is impacting the nonprofit sector and shared the gains World Food Program USA has seen in data consolidation, donor engagement and marketing. Thank you Susannah Schaefer and Richard Shadyac for the great conversation.
As global hunger soars, World Food Program USA is expanding its capacity to save lives. Today we announce four new board members strengthening policy, brand visibility and private sector engagement. We're thrilled to have their support. Welcome! Learn more: bit.ly/4qHz9bS