What is the Pound For Pound Challenge?
The Pound For Pound Challenge is a partnership among The Biggest Loser, Feeding America, General Mills and Subway, to help Feeding America secure millions of pounds of groceries on behalf of local food banks across the U.S.
Why partner with The Biggest Loser?
The Biggest Loser motivates millions of viewers to lose weight. This made it a great partner for The Pound For Pound Challenge, which seeks to inspire weight loss as well as provide hunger relief for America.
How was Feeding America selected to be the charitable partner?
Feeding America, formerly known as America’s Second Harvest, is the nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization, with a network of more than 200 member food banks and food rescue organizations serving all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
How do I participate in the Pound For Pound Challenge?
You can participate in The Pound For Pound Challenge by pledging to lose weight at PFPChallenge.com. For every pound you pledge, The Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 11¢ to Feeding America - enough to secure one pound of groceries on behalf of local food banks. Maximum donation of $1,040,000.
Who can participate in the Pound For Pound Challenge?
Anyone who meets the Eligibility Requirement who is interested in helping to solve the hunger crisis can participate in the Pound For Pound Challenge. Always contact your doctor before starting any weight loss program. Please do not participate if you are pregnant.
Is there a cap on the donation amount?
Yes. The Pound For Pound Challenge will donate up to $1,040,000 -- 11¢ for every pound pledged.
When will Feeding America receive the donations?
The Pound For Pound Challenge will pay the entire proceeds (up to the maximum of $1,040,000) in a single lump sum payment following the conclusion of the program in June, 2011.
How will you determine which communities receive donations?
Feeding America will distribute funds donated by The Pound For Pound Challenge based on the local food banks chosen at registration. Feeding America, however, reserves the right to distribute funds to an alternative food bank in the unlikely event that a chosen food bank ceases to be a member of Feeding America’s network during the program or is determined by Feeding America to be ineligible to receive donations.
How long will The Pound For Pound Challenge last?
You will be able to go online and pledge to lose weight until May 31, 2011.
Once I have chosen a Feeding America food bank and my pledge has been confirmed, can I edit my pledge to benefit a different Feeding America food bank?
No, once your pledge is confirmed, you cannot change your Feeding America food bank designation.
How do I join a team?
You may join a team at the beginning of the pledge process or any time after you have taken your initial pledge. Look for the JOIN A TEAM icon on the home page, or navigate directly to the Teams page to search for a team to join.
Where do I find a team?
From the team page, you will be able to search for a team by name, city, state or team type from a drop down menu.
What does it mean to be on a team?
Team participation is a fun way to motivate your friends, family and coworkers to stay on their weight loss journey.
How do I create a team?
At the beginning of the pledge process, or on the Teams page, you will see an option to join or create a team. Click on the icon and follow the prompts on the screen. Then, invite all your friends and family to join your team.
Can I change my team later?
No. Once you join a team, you will not be able to change teams later.
Can I join a team after I pledge?
Yes. You may join a team at any time after you make your initial pledge if you did not join a team during registration.
Do I have to choose the same food bank as my teammates?
No. You may select any Feeding America® food bank.
What does it mean to pledge a healthy weight?
Pledging to maintain a healthy weight is the equivalent of pledging 5 pounds.
What does my team leader know about me?
Your team leader only knows your first name.
What does it mean if you're the team leader/admin?
A team leader is the person who creates and manages a team. This person can invite people to join the team. They also can help to keep members motivated throughout their journey by starting a team Facebook page.
Can a team leader remove someone from the team?
No, the team leader will not be able to remove someone from the team.
How do we calculate team rankings?
Team rankings are calculated by the total amount of people per team.
How do we calculate state rankings?
State rankings are calculated by the most pounds pledged, per state capita.
How do we calculate city rankings?
City rankings are calculated by the most pounds pledged, per city capita.
What if I forgot my password?
Click on the Forgot your password? link on the sign-in screen. Add your email address and click Send.
Can I change my email address?
Yes, you can do so in your ‘My Account’ page.
How do I link my team to the Pound For Pound Challenge team?
The team administrator is able to link the team Facebook team page to the Pound For Pound Facebook page from the Team Administrator page.
