Today is #MandelaDay, a global day of service that honors Nelson Mandela's legacy of justice, equality and positive change.

Throughout July, @riseagainsthunger_africa is extending that spirit of action by bringing volunteers together to package meals that support young children and communities across South Africa. Throughout the month, 33,000 volunteers are helping package 3 million nutritious meals to support 325 early childhood development centers, providing 13,000 young children with five meals each week for an entire year. Inspired by Mandela's belief that each person has the power to make a difference, volunteers are coming together to invest their time, energy and compassion in building brighter futures for children and families. Those efforts create more than meals; they support healthy development, strengthen educational opportunities and help communities build resilience for the future. Thank you to every Hunger Champion honoring Mandela’s legacy with us. Together, we're transforming service into impact — one meal, one child and one community at a time.