John van Hengel
John van Hengel (born February 21, 1923 in Waupun , Wisconsin , † October 5, 2005 in Phoenix , Arizona ) was an American and founder of Feeding America , formerly America's Second Harvest in 1976.
John van Hengel founded St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona in 1967 : a first approach to giving surplus food to those in need. This “ Tafel ” initiative has expanded worldwide and is committed to caring for those in need.
Web links
- Biography of John van Hengel on St. Mary's Food Bank
- "Feeding America" website
- Internet presence "Die Tafeln" in Germany
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hengel, John van |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American founder of food banking |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 21, 1923 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Waupun , Wisconsin |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 5, 2005 |
| Place of death | Phoenix , Arizona |