Drought Relief

Drought severity varies, but the national and global impact can be felt long after the event happens.

According to Drought.gov, a sustained drought can affect crops and livestock—leading to reduced production, property damage, livestock sell-off, and loss of jobs.

In 2012, a severe drought in the U.S. affected 80% of agricultural land in the country—leaving more than two-thirds of the country to be declared a disaster area. It could happen again, and the cascading series of effects will require a sustained response.

As droughts become more common across the country, demand for relief grows too.

AEF has identified the following nonprofits working to bring relief to those communities affected by droughts.


Action Against Hunger USA

One Whitehall St 
2nd Fl 
New York, NY 10004 
EIN: 13-3327220


American National Red Cross

431 18Th St NW 
Washington, DC 20006-5310 
EIN: 53-0196605


Americares Foundation Inc

88 Hamilton Ave 
Stamford, CT 06902 
EIN: 06-1008595


Convoy of Hope

PO Box 1125 
Springfield, MO 65802 
EIN: 68-0051386


Direct Relief

6100 Wallace Becknell Rd 
Santa Barbara, CA 93117 
EIN:95-1831116


Manna Food Bank

627 Swannanoa River Rd 
Asheville, NC 28805-2445 
EIN:58-1514800


Operation Airdrop Inc

PO Box 292068 
Lewisville, TX 75029 
EIN: 82-2886264


Operation BBQ Relief

PO Box 414378 WS #198 
Peculiar, MO 64078 
EIN: 45-2442792


World Central Kitchen Incorporated

200 Massachusetts Avenue NW 
7th Floor 
Washington, DC 20001 
EIN: 27-3521132

AEF is not affiliated with any of the listed organizations and does not endorse them above other worthy charities. All grants are subject to AEF’s granting policy.

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