WHY WE FIGHT
1 in 5 kids in America goes to bed hungry tonight. Not in a distant country. Down the street. In the next town over. We’re outdoor athletes — we know what it means to push through. These kids deserve the same shot. So we fight.
AMERICA'S CHILDHOOD HUNGER CRISIS
- Nearly 20% of U.S. kids don’t know where their next meal is coming from
- Over 14 million children live in food‑insecure households today.
- About 85% of hungry kids lose access to meals when school isn’t in session.
- Food‑insecure kids are twice as likely to report poor health.
- They face triple the risk of anxiety and mental‑health struggles.
- Hunger directly impairs learning, memory, and healthy brain development.
- Chronic hunger increases risks of illness, including asthma and anemia.
ABOUT RIPLINE
MOBILIZE ATHLETES
We invite skiers, runners, hikers, walkers, cyclists and weekend warriors to dedicate their miles and vertical feet to help feed children.
CONVERT EFFORT INTO IMPACT
Participants and supporters pledge donations tied to distance, vert, or personal goals.
FUEL CHILDHOOD
Ripline channels 100% of those funds to trusted partners who turn dollars into meals, micronutrients, and better health for kids.
WHY IT MATTERS
Nutrition isn’t just fuel; it’s a foundation. Poor nutrition early on can lead to lifelong setbacks, including lower academic performance, a higher risk of chronic disease, and a harder climb out of poverty. In the U.S. alone, almost 14 million children live in food-insecure households, and roughly 1 in 5 kids face uncertainty about where their next meal will come from.
GOALS & MILESTONES
We are setting ambitious targets to make a real difference. By 2030, we’re fighting to improve the nutrition of 1 million kids and provide 4 million meals to children across the U.S. To get there, our goal is to rally 100,000 outdoor athletes, enthusiasts, and donors who are built for impact.
QUESTIONS?
Have questions about where your money goes or how our challenges work? We act as a trusted liaison. 100% of the funds we receive from our Challenges goes to our giving partners. We believe in being specific, honest, and clear about what RipLine does, where your support goes, and what outcomes we are driving. Explore our FAQs to learn more about our mission, or jump right in and join the movement today.