Feeding America

300+ Harris Teeter associates team up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to pack 13,500 backpacks for children in need

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MATTHEWS, N.C., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter store managers and directors, alongside leaders from Harris Teeter's Store Support Center, packed 13,500 backpacks filled with food as part of Harris Teeter's annual company meeting. The backpacks will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

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  • The backpacks will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
  • Together, the team of 300+ Harris Teeter associates and Second Harvest volunteers packed 13,500 backpacks, filled with items including Kraft mac & cheese, Harris Teeter brand cereal bars and soups, SpaghettiOs products, canned meats and more.
  • "Our work with Harris Teeter makes a significant impact on our mission to eliminate hunger," said Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
  • Harris Teeter has partnered with Second Harvest for more than 30 years, supporting the food bank's work to provide funds, food and grocery items to charitable agencies that help people in need.

Washington Trust Kicks Off 24th Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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WESTERLY, R.I., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company ("Washington Trust," "the Bank") today announced the Bank has kicked off its 24th annual Peanut Butter Drive and will collect jars of peanut butter at the Bank's 27 branch locations through March 31, 2024.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company ("Washington Trust," "the Bank") today announced the Bank has kicked off its 24th annual Peanut Butter Drive and will collect jars of peanut butter at the Bank's 27 branch locations through March 31, 2024.
  • Peanut butter collected from the Washington Trust Peanut Butter Drive is donated to 19 local hunger relief agencies across the Bank's footprint, and online contributions support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Connecticut Foodshare , and the Greater Boston Food Bank .
  • "Washington Trust started the Peanut Butter Drive 24 years ago and, since that time, we've collected 159 tons of peanut butter— enough to make 5 million peanut butter sandwiches," said Edward O.
  • Drop off a jar of peanut butter at any Washington Trust branch location .

Wawa Announces New “Fly Beyond” Kids Meal Initiative to Help Fight Hunger and Help Kids Soar

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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From March 4 through July 28, for every Wawa Kids Meal purchased, Wawa will donate funds to local food bank partners to provide meals to the community!

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  • From March 4 through July 28, for every Wawa Kids Meal purchased, Wawa will donate funds to local food bank partners to provide meals to the community!
  • Together, Wawa and its customers will be able to fund approximately 45,000 meals per week for nearly one million meals throughout the duration of the program.
  • The proceeds from every store will support the local Feeding America Food Banks within the store’s operating area.
  • “We hope this initiative also inspires conversations around the dinner table about the importance of helping others get access to nutritious food and reducing hunger in our communities and helping kids thrive and be there best.”

Perdue Farms Joins Forces with Feeding America® to Help Fill the Leap Day Food Gap, Donating 2.75 Million Servings of Chicken to Communities Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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To do this, the company will deliver over 70 tractor trailer loads of its No Antibiotics Ever chicken across the U.S., providing 3.3 million pounds of chicken, or roughly 2.75 million servings.

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  • To do this, the company will deliver over 70 tractor trailer loads of its No Antibiotics Ever chicken across the U.S., providing 3.3 million pounds of chicken, or roughly 2.75 million servings.
  • “Perdue Farms remains unwavering in our mission to help nourish communities experiencing food insecurity,” said Kevin McAdams, CEO of Perdue Farms.
  • Perdue and Feeding America hope their actions will inspire other companies and individuals to make donations to their local food banks this Leap Day.
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Food Lion Feeds Pays Tribute to Associates by Providing Meals for Hunger Relief

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Food Lion has contributed the meals on its associates’ behalf to show appreciation for the countless caring ways they help customers nourish their families.

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  • Food Lion has contributed the meals on its associates’ behalf to show appreciation for the countless caring ways they help customers nourish their families.
  • “Our meal donation aligns with our commitment to nourish our neighbors experiencing hunger and applauds our associates and their ongoing support of Food Lion Feeds.
  • Contributing to that total, Food Lion Feeds donated more than 69 million meals through its pioneering food rescue program.
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals** to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals** by 2025.

JCPenney Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Community Grant Initiative

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.

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  • Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.
  • Eligible applicants can be any woman actively serving their community through volunteer work at a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
  • In honor of Women’s History Month, JCPenney will be making donations to the causes and charities these community leaders support.
  • “While these initiatives are highlighted today, we hope their impact is celebrated beyond this one month.”

US Foods Doubles Down on Community Giving Support With Nearly $2 Million in Additional Funding

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.

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  • The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.
  • US Foods associates will continue their integral role in supporting the program through year-round volunteer events.
  • Amid rising food costs, 44 million people, including more than 13 million children, face hunger in the United States1.
  • Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.

Casey’s Launches Campaign to Provide 10 Million Meals to Communities Facing Hunger in Partnership with Feeding America®

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Since the start of their partnership in 2020, Casey’s and Feeding America have donated over 30 million meals thanks to their dynamic collaboration and guest donations.

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  • Since the start of their partnership in 2020, Casey’s and Feeding America have donated over 30 million meals thanks to their dynamic collaboration and guest donations.
  • This year, Casey’s is committed to helping provide 10 million meals*.
  • More than 44 million people in the United States, including more than 13 million children, are food insecure.
  • *$1 helps to provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.

Gopuff Partners with the White House to Fight Hunger, Commits to Donating 10 Million Pounds of Food to Communities in Need

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger .

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  • Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger .
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    Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger.
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    “Food access, affordability and insecurity are critical issues in our communities,” said Rafael Ilishayev, co-founder and co-CEO of Gopuff.
  • In joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, Gopuff commits to:
    Donating 10 million pounds of food to local food banks and charities across the United States by 2027 to help combat food insecurity through food rescue efforts.

ASSEMBLY HARNESSES THE POWER OF WEARE8'S TRANSFORMATIONAL VIDEO AD EXPERIENCE THAT VALUES PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly has joined WeAre8's mission to showcase what is possible when you shift the economic power from advertising back to the community and lead with purpose, without compromising performance. Through the partnership, Assembly will harness WeAre8's transformational opt-in video advertising experience that shares back 60% of the media revenue booked with people, charity and in support of climate change projects. The collaboration will feature campaigns from leading hair care brand amika, technology and electronics company, Lenovo, alongside brand campaigns for Assembly. 

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  • Through the partnership, Assembly will harness WeAre8's transformational opt-in video advertising experience that shares back 60% of the media revenue booked with people, charity and in support of climate change projects.
  • The collaboration will feature campaigns from leading hair care brand amika, technology and electronics company, Lenovo, alongside brand campaigns for Assembly.
  • Our model, the new model, is about delivering powerful results for our advertising partners in a way that values people's time."
  • In 2023 alone, WeAre8 has redirected more than $2,000,000 USD back to citizens and charities through its transformational advertising experience.