Our Food Sovereignty and Security Program empowers Native communities to grow, access, and distribute healthy, culturally relevant foods through community gardens, mobile and farmers markets, and food distribution programs that both alleviate hunger and restore self-sufficiency across Indian Country.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth supports Native students and educators through culturally grounded programs, fostering academic success, cultural pride, and leadership while setting students up for success by distributing thousands of school supply–filled backpacks each year.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® supports Native entrepreneurs through its Microenterprise Development Program, providing training, mentorship, and interest-free loans that build small businesses, create jobs, and strengthen tribal economies.
Running Strong’s winter programs provide vital seasonal support to Native families, ensuring warmth, health, and community connection through the harshest months of the year.
For decades, Running Strong has fought to preserve and revitalize Native languages, cultures, traditions, and lifeways by supporting community-led storytelling, arts, ceremonies, and intergenerational learning that strengthen cultural identity and resilience across Indian Country.
Running Strong for American Indian Youth builds up Native American youth nationwide through mentorship and grant programs that foster healthy development, cultural leadership, education, and community well-being, helping young people build stronger, self-sufficient, and culturally grounded futures.
