Feeding America

Nourishing Neighbors: Food Lion Feeds and Customers Help Provide More Than 4.8 Million Meals*

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.

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  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • Since the Food Lion Feeds Holidays Without Hunger campaign began in 2014, customers have helped provide more than 44 million meals* to neighbors experiencing hunger.
  • Along with the holiday campaign, Food Lion Feeds partnered with college football teams to help provide 851,000 meals to local Feeding America partner food banks.
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped provide more than 1 billion meals** to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donating 1.5 billion meals** by 2025.

Food Lion Feeds and Local Colleges Make Meaningful Impact to Tackle Hunger

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Through this collaboration to address food insecurity, Food Lion Feeds helped provide 1,000 meals* (up to 30,000 meals per team) for every quarterback sack made by the participating institution.

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  • Through this collaboration to address food insecurity, Food Lion Feeds helped provide 1,000 meals* (up to 30,000 meals per team) for every quarterback sack made by the participating institution.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “Our partnership with collegiate football programs is one example of the power of collective action and how our efforts make a meaningful impact in the towns and cities we serve,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • The Sack to Give Back campaign is one of many efforts that Food Lion Feeds leads in partnership with colleges.

RevHubOC Awarded $400,000 as Part of OC Hunger Alliance Grant Provided by Samueli Foundation to Impact Orange County Food System

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partnering with the Orange County Hunger Alliance (OCHA), social enterprise innovator RevHubOC is receiving a significant financial investment from the Samueli Foundation.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partnering with the Orange County Hunger Alliance (OCHA), social enterprise innovator RevHubOC is receiving a significant financial investment from the Samueli Foundation.
  • This grant reflects the commitment of the Samueli Foundation to making a positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the environment by creating a more effective, interconnected food system.
  • This project aims to reduce food insecurity and food waste, seed innovations in agricultural technology and food systems, and address root causes of poverty and homelessness.
  • RevHubOC CEO Stephan Erkelens says, “The challenges in the food system can seem daunting, but for entrepreneurs these challenges represent endless opportunities.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates exemplary service in 2023 and $3.7M in donations to fuel local communities in need

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.

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  • Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.
  • Throughout 2023, we celebrated many WINNs as we worked together to improve our stores, support our neighbors and lend a helping hand to community members in need.
  • In 2023, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation donated more than $3.7 million to more than 1,300 community partners throughout the Southeast.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, SEG plans to continue serving neighbors in need while investing in the communities it serves throughout its five-state footprint.

Pivot Bio Donates Funds to Support Local Food Banks in Its Communities

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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To give back to local communities and address the growing challenge of food insecurity across the U.S., Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, is donating to six local Food Banks or Food Pantries this holiday season in the communities where its team members live and work.

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  • To give back to local communities and address the growing challenge of food insecurity across the U.S., Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, is donating to six local Food Banks or Food Pantries this holiday season in the communities where its team members live and work.
  • “It was natural for us to focus on food security when supporting our local communities.
  • According to Feeding America , a nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations, and 60K partner food pantries and meal programs, it is estimated that more than 53 million people sought support from these resources in 2021.
  • By making this possible for the time at commercial sale, Pivot Bio is upending the 190 billion USD nitrogen market.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation Donates $15,000 to Provide Food to Wilson County Students

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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The Foundation is funding an expansion of the Wilson County School District’s weekend food backpack program.

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  • The Foundation is funding an expansion of the Wilson County School District’s weekend food backpack program.
  • The funding will help provide food packs for an additional 170 students in need.
  • “We are proud to provide Wilson County students the food they need to thrive.”
    BJ’s Wholesale Club supports the communities where its team members live and work.
  • The BJ’s Charitable Foundation has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to provide food for families in need.

US Foods Donates More Than $12 Million in 2023 to Address Hunger-Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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In 2023, the company donated more than $12 million in food and supplies to more than 50 Feeding America network food banks across the country.

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  • In 2023, the company donated more than $12 million in food and supplies to more than 50 Feeding America network food banks across the country.
  • In addition, throughout 2023, the company demonstrated an unwavering commitment to community hunger-relief efforts through a variety of associate giving and volunteer initiatives.
  • In 2023, the company donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Idalia relief efforts.
  • To learn more about US Foods its corporate giving initiatives, visit the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report at usfoods.com/csr .

loanDepot featured in Orange County Business Journal’s fourth annual report on “Companies That Care”

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions that enable customers to achieve the dream of home ownership, has been named in Orange County Business Journal’s fourth annual “ Companies That Care ” report, recognizing the companies making Orange County a better place for all.

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  • loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions that enable customers to achieve the dream of home ownership, has been named in Orange County Business Journal’s fourth annual “ Companies That Care ” report, recognizing the companies making Orange County a better place for all.
  • With a culture deeply rooted in volunteerism and community support, loanDepot earned a place on the list for its ongoing support of non-profit organizations that serve Orange County, where the company is headquartered.
  • “Each year, team loanDepot members are provided with paid time off to help them pursue their volunteer work in the community.
  • As one of the country's top providers of VA loans, loanDepot is deeply committed to serving the military community.

ACE Cash Express Raises $5,067 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group, Inc. brand, raised $5,067 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank during ACE's annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group, Inc. brand, raised $5,067 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank during ACE's annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.
  • The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and works to ensure that everyone in their communities has the nutritious food that they need every day.
  • Supporters can help the Greater Cleveland Food Bank by volunteering, donating, or hosting a food drive.
  • "We are proud to support the Greater Cleveland Food Bank," said Eric Norrington, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Populus Financial Group.

50/50 Women on Boards Commends Its Global Sponsors for Their Commitment to Diversity on Boards

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, recognized its Premier Global Sponsor, EY; Global Sponsors Mastercard, Wells Fargo, Equilar, McKesson and Jamison; as well as Official Airline United Airlines for their leadership and commitment to the critical importance of tapping into diverse perspectives to create inclusive corporate boardrooms at The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held on Nov. 14, 2023.

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  • More than 4,000 women heard from expert panels of women Board of Directors on how they forged a Path to the Boardroom.
  • "Women on boards can positively impact profitability and productivity of organizations by bringing their diverse skills and experiences to organizational governance," said Kris Pederson, Americas Leader of the EY Center for Board Matters.
  • "The EY organization's support of 50/50 Women on Boards is one way we support board diversity to achieve more inclusive governance that can drive long-term value and strengthen business strategy."
  • "We are grateful for these enlightened and engaged organizations with leaders who are helping to raise awareness and drive action for the business imperative of diverse and gender-balanced boards.