# Hunger-Fighting Adjustable Belts The 'Mission Belt' Donates Proceeds to Fighting Global Hunger By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-belt References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/24/the-look-good-feel-good-belt/) & [dpbolvw.net](http://www.dpbolvw.net/ff108p-85-7NTVQWPVQNPQTWOSUONPSUSORTWTROOO?url=https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/mission-belt-7e5cff17-e9e0-4626-ad87-986dc37e69ed) Created as a product to help be socially conscious and stylish, the 'Mission Belt' is an adjustable belt designed by Nate Holzapfel to [fight global hunger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimad-the-hunger-project). Each purchase of a 'Mission Belt' sees a chunk of the proceeds go towards small businesses that venture out into the world to help get food to those that need it most. The 'Mission Belt' is dedicated to [eliminating poverty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunger-action-month), but is designed to help provide a stylish aesthetic so as to help move the cause along. The adjustable belts feature no holes and can be tightened and closed at any point. This allows them to provide a completely custom fit without having to worry about dealing with preset buckle holes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adjustable Belts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop adjustable belts with additional functionalities for various industries. - **Socially Conscious Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that combine style and social impact to address global challenges. - **Eliminating Poverty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative models and technologies to tackle poverty and support small businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and sustainability in the fashion industry to create socially responsible products. - **Humanitarian Aid and Philanthropy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new models and technologies to efficiently distribute aid and support global hunger relief efforts. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate social impact initiatives into retail strategies, engaging customers through purpose-driven commerce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Mission-Driven Craft Cocktail Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-craft-cocktails.md) - [Meal-Donating Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-bars.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Meal Donation Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-hunger-serve-hope-initiative.md) - [Mission-Driven Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-in-the-belly.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md)