# Hunger-Fighting Apps Hunger Crunch's Charity Game Staves Off Fictive & Real World Hunger By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-game References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2014/12/hunger-crunch.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hunger-crunch/id860000093?ls=1&mt=8) Hunger Crunch is a charity game that takes the form of a game that can be played either online or through an app. As well as providing you with a source of entertainment, the game also serves a much bigger purpose. Hunger Crunch was created by Rice Bowls, a non-profit organization on a mission to feed orphaned children. The app is free to download, but there are several in-app purchases available, such as power-ups and coins to make the mission of stomping the creatures that embody hunger that much easier. 100% of the in-game purchases go towards feeding kids in locations around the world where food is needed the most, like Haiti, Ethiopia, India, South Africa and Rwanda. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charity Apps:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create charity apps that provide entertainment while supporting a greater cause. - **In-app Purchases:** The popularity of in-app purchases in games can be leveraged to support charitable organizations and initiatives. - **Virtual Impact:** Virtual games and experiences can raise awareness and funds for important causes in the real world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming:** The mobile gaming industry can incorporate in-app purchases and virtual experiences to support charitable missions. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charity organizations can create interactive games and apps to engage donors and raise funds for their causes. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore collaborations with charitable organizations to develop impactful games and apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Community Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-hunger.md) - [World Hunger Day Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimad-the-hunger-project.md) - [Charitable App-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-chickens1.md) - [Gamified Budgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-budgeting.md) - [Interactive Gamified Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baoverse-app.md) - [Gamified Budgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-budgeting1.md) - [Obesity-Tackling Government Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-app.md) - [Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftameal.md) - [Waste-Minimizing Food Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-a-potato.md)