Actress Scarlett Johansson recently spoke about her dedication to USA Harvest, a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes food to those in need, in an interview with Cause Celeb.
Cause Celeb highlights celebrities’ involvement in various charitable causes. This week, they featured Scarlett Johansson, the award-winning actress known for her Tony Award in 2010, four Golden Globe nominations, and her leading role in the upcoming film “We Bought a Zoo,” set to release in 2012.

USA Harvest, established in 1987 from the smaller Kentucky Harvest, has donated 11.6 billion pounds of food nationwide with the assistance of over 125,000 volunteers.
Their mission is succinctly captured as “moving food from people who have too much to those who have much too little.”

In an email interview with Lauren Kramer, Johansson shared her background in charitable work and her connection with USA Harvest.
Background in Charitable Work
Johansson has been deeply involved with various nonprofit organizations to raise awareness for their causes.
She has served as an ambassador, visiting women’s organizations, Oxfam-supported schools in rural and urban areas, and sustainable living initiatives in Sri Lanka and India.

Recently, she traveled to Rwandan HIV/AIDS clinics with USA Harvest and continues to fundraise to help feed the country’s hungry.
What Makes USA Harvest Unique?
Johansson highlighted the unique aspects of USA Harvest, noting its status as a non-governmental organization (NGO).
As a purely charitable entity, every dollar donated goes directly to purchasing food cans, with approximately two cans bought for every dollar. These are then distributed to various missions across the country.

One standout program by USA Harvest addresses the needs of children who rely on school lunches. At the end of the week, many children face difficulty without the assurance of a hot meal at school.
This program ensures that children have meals to take home on weekends, providing vital support when they don’t have access to school lunches.
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