America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help people affected by the menace of mysterious malady caused by COVID-19, will be supported by Leonardo DiCaprio.

DiCaprio happens to be the America’s Food Fund co-founder with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs. Apple and the Ford Foundation are also providing money to help launch the Fund.

Food Fund will endeavor to support the low-income families, the elderly, individuals who are facing job disruptions and those students who are dependent on school lunch programs.

The Food Fund will work with hunger relief organizations World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.

Commenting on the new initiative DiCaprio said: “In the face of this crisis, organizations like World Central Kitchen and Feeding America have inspired us all with their unwavering commitment to feed the most vulnerable people in need, I thank them for their tireless work on the front lines, they deserve all of our support.”

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America commenting on the initiative held: “On behalf of Feeding America, I would like to thank Leonardo DiCaprio, Laurene Powell Jobs and Tim Cook for their generosity and support, which will help our network of food banks provide food and other resources to communities impacted by this crisis. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 37 million people in this country did not have consistent access to nutritious meals – including 11 million children and 5.5 million seniors. These numbers are quickly rising, and it is critical that we rally together as a nation to support our neighbors during this time of great need.”

Founder of World Central Kitchen Chef José Andrés said: “In times of need, a plate of food is both vital nourishment and a message of hope from the community, that we care and we’re here to make sure that tomorrow, things will be better.”

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