Childhood Hunger in America

Operation Frontline

Interested in Starting a Program?

YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT BY STARTING AN OPERATION FRONTLINE PROGRAM.

Share Our Strength partners with local, regional and state-wide nonprofit organizations who want to offer Operation Frontline’s effective and engaging brand of nutrition education to families in their communities. We are always interested in expanding Operation Frontline’s reach through new franchise-style partnerships.

Key benefits of partnering with Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline include:

Proven evidenced-based program model.
Specialized curriculum and program materials.
Rigorous evaluation system that demonstrates program impact.
Regular training and technical assistance from Share Our Strength.
Network of Operation Frontline programs around the country.
Access to Share Our Strength network.

Local partners are fully responsible for the operation of local programs. Responsibilities include:

Local program staffing
Program costs including groceries and equipment
Volunteer management

If you’re interested in getting started on bringing Operation Frontline to your community, please read on for the first steps!

Step 1

Find out if there is an existing Operation Frontline program in your area.
Share Our Strength partners with one organization in a city or region to bring Operation Frontline courses to its service area. Find out if there’s a program in your area ».

Step 2

Assess your readiness to offer Operation Frontline. Over our 15 years, Operation Frontline has learned a thing or two about what makes for a successful local program. We partner with organizations that have:

Mission aligned with Operation Frontline.
Access to a service population of at least 300 new families per year.
Willingness to provide the staff and infrastructure necessary to support the Operation Frontline program.
Plans to offer Operation Frontline on an ongoing basis over a multi-year period.
Distinct service area from pre-existing Operation Frontline programs.
Connections to the culinary and nutrition communities

New programs are usually started by an interested organization or by a committed community leader who introduces the program to local organizations.

Step 3

Tell us about your interest. Use our Start a New Program Form » to tell us about your organization’s interest and how Operation Frontline would enhance your current service to the community. We’ll get back to you with additional information on how to get Operation Frontline started.

Or, think about what organizations in your community might meet the qualities listed above. Fill out the Start a New Program Form » to let us know you’re interested and we’ll connect you with others in your community as we’re able.

We look forward to hearing from you!