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Meijer Continues Fight Against Hunger with $2 Million Donation to Midwest Food Bank Partners

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced a surprise $2 million donation today to 30 key food bank partners to help battle hunger in its local communities.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced a surprise $2 million donation today to 30 key food bank partners to help battle hunger in its local communities.
  • "We recognize the vital role food banks play in addressing hunger and are proud to stand alongside our partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity," said Rick Keyes, President & CEO of Meijer.
  • Meijer works with all parts of the hunger relief system including both food banks and food pantries.
  • The food banks receiving the donation are:
    Dare to Care Food Bank (Louisville, Ky.)

Wawa Shares Details on Indiana Expansion Plan: 60 New Wawa Stores Planned for the Region with First Locations Opening in Mid-2025

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Wawa’s expansion into Indiana includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years, with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.

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  • Wawa’s expansion into Indiana includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years, with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.
  • So far, Wawa has more than 16 sites under contract across Clark, Dearborn, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion and Wayne Counties.
  • The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations that year, 10 additional stores in 2026 and 5 stores each year thereafter.
  • Finally, Wawa announced contributions to two regional community partners: Riley Children’s Hospital and Gleaners Food Bank, with contributions totaling $10,000.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS PARTNERS WITH FEEDING AMERICA® TO ADD 10 MORE REFRIGERATED TRUCKS THAT WILL HELP 10 LOCAL FOOD BANKS FIGHT HUNGER

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants is helping Feeding America® once again provide 10 member food banks with a 26-foot refrigerated truck, which can transport up to 12,000 pounds of food at a time to fight hunger in their community. Made possible through a $2 million grant from the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation and support from partners Penske Truck Leasing and the Lineage Foundation, these trucks will become part of mobile food pantry programs at food banks with the greatest need.

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  • "As a restaurant company, we are able to make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger.
  • Through our long-standing partnership with Feeding America and our legacy Harvest food donation program, we can help individuals and families gain access to nutritious food."
  • Darden and the Darden Foundation have partnered with Feeding America for 13 years to address food insecurity.
  • Since January 2021, Darden and its partners have helped add 35 trucks, along with money for operating expenses, for 35 food banks located in 18 different states.

Literacy Advocate Named 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care has been named the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year, the American Staffing Association announced today.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care has been named the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year, the American Staffing Association announced today.
  • The announcement marks the beginning of National Staffing Employee Week, which runs this year from Sept. 11 to 17 and highlights the achievements of the millions of temporary and contract employees hired by U.S. staffing agencies each year.
  • "Each year, the National Staffing Employee of the Year and Staffing All-Star awards provide us with an outstanding opportunity to spotlight individuals whose journeys exemplify the transformative impact of staffing.
  • "As we enter National Staffing Employee Week, we are excited to celebrate the millions of temporary and contract employees who contribute their talents to industries across the nation."

OneAmerica® Celebrates 10 Years of 'Week of Caring'

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneAmerica® continues a 10-year tradition of dedicating a full week of volunteer service to its local communities.

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  • From coast to coast, hundreds of associates will assist 29 nonprofits during the 10th annual Week of Caring.
  • Through both in-person and virtual volunteer activities, OneAmerica associates will dedicate their time and talents across several states.
  • "We're exceedingly proud to celebrate our culture of caring for our 10th year, and plan to have many more ahead."
  • Every year associates have the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues in an immersive, community-focused effort that benefits others.

Smithfield Foods Partners with Kroger to Donate 30,000 Pounds of Food to Gleaners Food Bank

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana.
  • The donation, which included Smithfield bacon and ham, will provide 120,000 servings to food insecure individuals in Gleaners' 21-county service area.
  • "I'm proud to stand with Smithfield and Kroger in the fight against hunger," Almirola said.
  • Kroger donated 94 million pounds of surplus food to Feeding America's network of food banks and agency partners in 2021 and is committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.

The Fresh Market Opens 160th Store in Carmel, IN

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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The Fresh Market, Inc. opened its 160th store in Carmel, IN., now totaling five locations in the state and marking the second in Carmel, an Indianapolis suburb.

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  • The Fresh Market, Inc. opened its 160th store in Carmel, IN., now totaling five locations in the state and marking the second in Carmel, an Indianapolis suburb.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230524005577/en/
    On Wednesday, May 24, The Fresh Market opened its 160th store in Carmel, IN.
  • Company and store leaders, along with dignitaries from the City of Carmel, took part in a bread breaking ceremony to officially open the store to guests.
  • All items are created with distinct flavors, fresh ingredients, and recipes uniquely developed by The Fresh Market.