packaging satellite is able to choose where its packaged food will be distributed. The International Headquarters office recommends that approximately two thirds of the meals be shipped internationally, and that the remaining third be distributed locally, but allocation varies based on each satellite's location and global/local need. Some satellites focus almost exclusively on shipments to a particular country – while others put a higher emphasis on helping those in need within the local community where the food is being packaged. Feeding partners Kids Against Hunger does not usually ship the meals packaged by volunteers directly to foreign countries. Instead, the organization relies on the expertise of trustworthy feeding partners whom it has long-standing relationships with and can count on for getting the food safely to its destination. Kids Against Hunger works closely with its distribution partners – churches and other nonprofit organizations, and U.S. government agencies operating in foreign countries – to manage the distribution of its meals and seeks out organizations that have a proven track record of successfully getting the food to the children, distributing it properly, and being able to handle the responsibilities of a feeding program – all while keeping the food out of the hands of corrupt government officials and criminals. The organization requires its feeding partners to document how they distribute the food and to provide it with testimonials and pictures of the children who receive the meals whenever possible. Volunteers While Kids Against Hunger's main objective is to provide meals for starving children, the organization believes it is also essential to involve the local community where the meals are packaged. Through its volunteer-driven effort, Kids Against Hunger is able to mobilize the energy of Americans of all ages on behalf of starving children worldwide, and to satisfy their desire to be a part of something meaningful, something larger than themselves. When volunteering at one of Kids Against Hunger's many locations, children learn about world hunger, to look beyond themselves, and that it is possible to accomplish seemingly overwhelming tasks if they are willing to work together. At the same time, these "leaders of tomorrow" discover the importance of service and how everyone can be involved in some way helping others. This enforces Kids Against Hunger's motto: "When you feed a child, you feed our future". Locations Kids Against Hunger currently has 100 locations in 27 U.S. States and two in Canada. Increasing the