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Contribution
When Tony was 11 years old, his family couldn't afford a Thanksgiving dinner. Then a stranger knocked on the door carrying two bags of groceries and a frozen turkey.
That single moment rewired his belief about the world.
"It made me believe strangers care. And if strangers care about me and my family, then I want to care about strangers. It's probably the single most important event of my life." – Tony Robbins
What started as a young man feeding two families the following year became four families, then a million, then four million, then forty-four million—and ultimately, over one billion meals delivered to Americans in need. But that was just the beginning.
Today, Tony's mission has expanded across continents and causes—from ending global hunger to freeing children from trafficking, delivering clean water, restoring the environment, and putting life-changing technology in the hands of those who need it most. His actions prove what he has always believed: when we give more, we become more.
Impact areas
The missions fueling Tony's drive to give back
Ending global hunger
One billion meals delivered to American families—two years ahead of schedule. Now, the Next Billion Meals Challenge is underway with Feeding America, while the 100 Billion Meals Challenge Tony co-founded with Nobel Peace Prize recipient Governor David Beasley has already secured commitments for over 60 billion meals worldwide.
Freeing children from trafficking
Tony and Sage Robbins, alongside generous donors from around the world, have helped raise millions to confront one of humanity's darkest realities. Together, their collective generosity has contributed to saving an estimated 100,000 lives—and the fight to end trafficking continues to grow through ongoing efforts and awareness.
Expanding education access
The Tony Robbins Foundation helped support the $15 million Global Learning XPRIZE, a global initiative backed by philanthropists and innovators that produced open-source software enabling children in remote villages to teach themselves to read, write, and do math. The winning solutions have already reached millions of children across dozens of countries.
Restoring the environment
Over 70 million trees are taking root to regenerate land and revive communities across Sub-Saharan Africa—turning barren landscapes into thriving ecosystems.
Innovating for good
Life-saving technologies are reaching under-resourced communities, from advanced prosthetic arms to incubators for premature babies—proof that innovation and compassion can work hand in hand.
Delivering clean water
After witnessing children suffering from waterborne disease in India, Tony took immediate action. Today, over 250,000 people receive fresh, clean water every single day—with a goal to reach one million people daily.
Rescuing animals
Over 1,500 horses have been rescued from slaughter and given a second chance at life—a cause close to Tony and Sage's hearts.
Housing families in need
Families affected by natural disasters and those in underserved communities are finding safe, stable shelter and support—because a home is where hope begins.
Organizations & Partnerships
Be a force for good
Join Tony's mission to change the world through the organizations and partnerships driving real, measurable impact every day.
The Tony Robbins Foundation
Founded in 1991, The Tony Robbins Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to empower individuals and organizations to make a significant difference in the quality of life of people often forgotten. It’s dedicated to creating positive changes in the lives of youth, seniors, the hungry, homeless and the imprisoned population. The Foundation has helped awarded over 2,000 grants to health and human services organizations, implemented curriculum in more than 1,700 correctional facilities, and for over 25 years has gathered young leaders from around the world through its Global Youth Leadership Summit—hosting hundreds of teens each year from around the world. Through the International Basket Brigade, volunteers deliver millions of meals around the world to people, every holiday season.
"Contribution is not an obligation; it's an opportunity to give something back." – Tony Robbins
100 Billion Meals Challenge
After achieving the seemingly impossible—one billion meals delivered to American families, two years early—Tony set his sights on a global scale. Alongside Governor David Beasley, former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Tony co-founded the 100 Billion Meals Challenge: a 10-year initiative to unite nonprofits, governments, food industry leaders, and philanthropists to deliver 100 billion meals worldwide.
"By uniting experienced nonprofits, influential businesses, and generous individual donors, we are demonstrating that collaboration is the key to achieving extraordinary worldwide impact." — Tony Robbins
Feeding America
Tony's partnership with Feeding America began in 2014 with a bold vision: 100 million meals. That goal was crushed in two years. He raised the bar to one billion—and hit it two years ahead of schedule. Now, through The Next Billion Meals Challenge, Tony has committed a lead matching gift to support Feeding America's nationwide network of food banks, with a goal of providing an additional one billion meals by 2035 to families experiencing food insecurity. The new campaign has already provided over 170 million meals and is accelerating.
Every $1 donated to Feeding America helps provide at least 10 meals for families in need through its network of food banks. And thanks to Tony’s matching funds through The Next Billion Meals Challenge, your donation can be doubled to Feeding America providing even more impact and meals for those facing food insecurity.
"When we set out to provide a billion meals, we didn't know exactly how we'd get there—we just knew it had to be done. Hunger in America hasn't gone away—and neither have we." — Tony Robbins
Why Tony gives
Contribution is the foundation of everything Tony teaches. He calls it one of the six fundamental human needs. He considers it the ultimate source of fulfillment, and he lives it every single day.
"This isn't just about providing meals—it's about giving people hope. It's about ensuring that no child, no family, ever has to wonder where their next meal will come from." – Tony Robbins
Tony's philosophy is simple: we do more for others than we ever will for ourselves. When your life is about more than just you—when you find a way to serve the greater good—that's when you truly come alive.
"Anonymous, selfless contribution—giving because you want to, not because you should or because you want others to see you doing it—will bring you some of the greatest joy you have ever experienced in your life." —Tony Robbins
