Our Impact

In less than five years, FeelGood has grown from 1 to 27 campuses and mobilized hundreds of thousands of dollars for the end of hunger through its Academy, Delis and other operations.

As we move forward, we’ll continue to demonstrate the power and effectiveness of our Changemaker program using these five distinct, quantifiable metrics. Here is our impact from 2005, to date:

o Dollars raised for the sustainable end of hunger: $850,000
All proceeds from deli sales—one hundred percent!—are invested in FeelGood Certified organizations working for the sustainable end to hunger. To be FeelGood certified, programs must be gender-focused, grass-roots, and supported by the local government…three known criteria crucial for success.

o Number of students enrolled in the Changemaker Academy: 1,200
By participating in the FeelGood Program, students develop their skills as pattern-changing social entrepreneurs and global citizens. What’s more, most FeelGood graduates continue their social entrepreneurial paths by going into state and national service programs, where their acceptance rate far exceeds the national average.

o Number of conversations generated with each sandwich sold: over 53,000
FeelGood delis are much more than a just place to get a great grilled cheese sandwich—they’re also where students engage their community in a deeper dialogue about hunger, poverty, and our responsibilities as citizens of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Shifting the conversation is a powerful first step in shifting how we think, and how we act.

o Return on Investment: 20%
As a whole, FeelGood delivers better than a 20% return on money invested in its student-led operations (the Academy and the Delis). For every $100 invested in FeelGood programs, students mobilize $120 all of which is invested in the sustainable end of hunger. Want to learn more about our Return on Investment? Click Here

o Number of Changemaker Challenges completed: 130
FeelGood launched our online Changemaker Challenges in October 2009. Challenges range from submitting financial reports, to launching marketing campaigns, to creating videos and implementing "greening" practices at their delis. 130 challenges have been completed to date! Further, the Cheese Points the students earn for completing Changemaker Challenges becomes their investment capital for enhancing their operations and enriching their learning.