Feeding America (formerly named America’s Second Harvest) is frequently recognized for innovation and excellence in a number of operational categories. Recent awards include:
2009 - Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute "Freedom From Want" medal for Vicki Escarra and Feeding America.
2009 - PR News Nonprofit PR Awards 2009 winner in category of Corporate/Nonprofit Partnerships for: Feeding America - Pound for Pound Challenge in partnership with Biggest Loser, General Mills and Subway
2009 - James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award
2007 - Convio Innovator Award - Best online fundraising campaign or program
2007 – Technology Leadership Award
2007 – PRWeek Awards 2007 Finalist: Nonprofit PR Team of The Year – National Office Communication Team
2006 – MarCom Creative Awards: Platnum Award – 2005 Annual Report; Gold Award – Overview Brochure
2006 – PR News Finalist: External Publication of the Year Award - The Almanac of Hunger and Poverty in America 2006
2006 - The Tech Museum Awards 2006 Tech Award Laureate
2005 - Robert Forney, President and CEO of America's Second Harvest — The Nation's Food Bank Network, Recipient of Bon Appetit's American Food and Entertaining Award 2005
2003 - Alford-Alexson Award non-profit excellence - Honorable Mention
2003 - S. USA Community Service Award
2001 - JP Morgan Chase Health Award - 2001 Finalist