Rise Against Hunger
Jeff Gonder possesses a diverse background in community engagement, education, and operational management. Currently serving as a Senior Regional Administrator at Rise Against Hunger since April 2017, Jeff has held multiple roles within the organization, enhancing regional initiatives. Prior experience includes managing community relations as the Community Table Manager at Lowes Foods, where efforts focused on building partnerships within the Knightdale Community. Jeff's entrepreneurial experience as the Owner/Operator of Flying FroYo and previous roles in sales at Fastenal and Time Warner Cable highlight a strong skill set in customer relations and service optimization. Early career experience as a Social Studies Teacher in Wake County Public Schools showcases a commitment to education and student engagement. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with Teacher Certification from Kean University.
Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger is an international 501(c)(3) humanitarian non-profit with a four-star Charity Navigator rating and a Great Place to Work-Certified™️ organization. Driven by the vision of a world without hunger, the non-profit’s Pathways to End Hunger — Nourishing Lives, Empowering Communities, Responding to Emergencies and Growing the Movement — work to both provide immediate nourishment for those facing hunger today and implement sustainable solutions that will lift entire communities for years to come. With locations across the U.S. and five international offices, Rise Against Hunger’s meal packaging program and other engagement opportunities provide volunteers hands-on and virtual opportunities to become Hunger Champions and make an impact in the lives of those facing food insecurity across the globe.