Start a Chapter.
We are a national movement of social entrepreneurs for the end of global hunger, with Chapters across the country.
Become a leader of change.
Starting a FeelGood Chapter is a great way to get involved with the mission of ending hunger, to connect with a community of like-minded young activists and to develop critical business, leadership and teamwork skills that will serve you throughout your life. As a movement of college students, we’re organized in Chapters around the country.
A FeelGood Chapter is…
Recognized student organization
On college or university campuses in the U.S. or Canada, with certain rights and privileges extended only to student groups.
Social Enterprise
A non-profit business where you develop entrepreneurial skills and invest 100% of proceeds in the The Hunger Project
Food Vendor
Operating a food-safe certified deli offering delicious, responsibly-sourced gourmet grilled cheese in exchange for a donation
Volunteer-Run Non-Profit
An education-focused service organization enabling our generation to take an active role in addressing a critical global issue
Community of Changemakers
Composed of empowered, audacious leaders taking action to end hunger by 2030
Every Chapter has access to…
Cheese Points
Investment capital for our Chapter & enterprise
1-1 Coaching
Real-time coaching with an experienced and knowledgeable Changemaker Ignitor
Cheese World
An online platform to connect with the wider FeelGood community and utilize a peer-to-peer curriculum designed to empower and mobilize you as effective changemakers
Training Events
Peak Experiences for ongoing leadership and personal development
Branding Resources
FeelGood’s kick ass brand and graphics for identity and promotions
Our proven process.
Following the steps of our proven program, your Chapter could be raising $10,000 annually for The Hunger Project, a cutting-edge organization working to end hunger by 2030. In the process you’ll not only create a lasting campus legacy that will thrive long after you graduate, you’ll also develop the skills and friendships that will empower your own journey as “a changemaker for life.”
Step 1
Make grilled cheese
Step 2
Exchange for donations
Step 3
Invest the proceeds
Step 4
FAQs.
Is there a Chapter at my campus?
Please check out our Find a Chapter page to see if there is a FeelGood Chapter near you.
What is expected of each Chapter?
- Raise a baseline of $1,000 annually for the end of extreme poverty
- Fulfill FeelGood’s five core leadership roles and all related responsibilities
- Send at least one Chapter member to a FeelGood peak experience each year (virtual or in person)
- Operate a social enterprise
- Create an annual strategic plan using the Intention to Action Workshop (IAW)
- Have the Chapter President participate in monthly calls and maintain regular communication with the Chapter Changemaker Ignitor
- Submit donations twice annually to FeelGood for investment into The Hunger Project
How do Chapters typically develop?
As a movement, we’ve learned that Chapters evolve through four phases of development. Each phase has certain attributes, which correlate to both fundraising success and Chapter longevity! Read below to learn more about the criteria that define each phase and the respective benefits available.
PHASE 1
Raise $1,500 to $3,000
Earn up to $400 in Cheese Points
PHASE 2
Raise $3,001 to $6,000
Earn up to $750 in Cheese Points
PHASE 3
Raise $6,001 to $12,000
Earn up to $1,500 in Cheese Points
PHASE 4
Raise $12,001 or more
Earn up to $2,000 in Cheese Points
Bring the power of grilled cheese to your campus.
STEP 1
Completing our application form and tell us why you are interested
STEP 2
A member of our team will get in touch to schedule your team interview
STEP 3
We’ll support you through our LaunchPad process to start your Chapter