Giving Back
Rooted in Haiti
Why Haiti
Heritage into action.
His parents emigrated from Haiti to the United States, and Altidore has framed his giving as a way of honoring the opportunity that journey created. He first travelled to Haiti at 16 with the New York Red Bulls, helping run camps and deliver donations including fresh water and school supplies.
After the devastating 2010 earthquake — when he was 19 — that support became personal and sustained. The Buffalo Bills' profile describes his work in Haiti as focused on education, healthcare and economic development through his foundation.
He has also spoken about showing the fuller picture of Haiti: its culture, beauty and potential, not only the hardship that dominates headlines.
ERASE HUNGER · World Food Programme
Meals that keep children in school.
As a World Food Programme High-Level Supporter, Altidore launched ERASE HUNGER, a campaign aiming to fund one million school meals. School meals improve attendance — and the chance that children stay in school, graduate and build careers. In a 2026 interview he said the campaign had provided more than 300,000 meals to date.
1M
School-meal goal
300K+
Meals provided, per his 2026 account
$25
Funds 100 school meals (WFP USA)
Timeline
A Lifelong Commitment
- c. 2006
First trip to Haiti
At 16, travels with the New York Red Bulls to run camps and deliver water and school supplies.
- 2010
After the earthquake
Begins a more personal and consistent effort to support recovery and communities in Haiti.
- 2010
World Cup outreach
Meets young fans in South Africa during the World Cup as part of a Peace Corps event.
- Today
ERASE HUNGER
Leads a WFP USA school-meals campaign with a one-million-meal goal.