Feeding America: Support From Major Partners For The Holidays

Key Takeaways

1. National Support for Hunger Relief: Major partners of Feeding America are contributing significantly during the holiday season to support those facing food insecurity.
2. Widespread Hunger in America: Over 44 million people, including 13 million children, are living in food insecure households in the U.S.
3. Feeding America’s Extensive Network: More than 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs are actively responding to the increased demand for food assistance.
4. Various Ways to Contribute: Partners like Blackhawk Network, Coca-Cola, and Food Lion offer unique ways for consumers to help fight hunger.
5. Continued Commitment to Fight Hunger: Feeding America and its partners encourage ongoing public involvement through donations, volunteering, and social media engagement.

Unprecedented Support from Major Brands

Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, receives crucial support from several national partners this holiday season. Prominent brands like Blackhawk Network, Coca-Cola, Food Lion, Home Chef, and others are contributing to efforts to combat hunger, a pressing issue in the U.S.

The Growing Need for Food Assistance

The Feeding America network, comprising over 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, has faced an increased demand for food assistance this year. This surge is partly due to higher food prices, affecting millions of Americans. In 2022 alone, 1 out of 6 people sought help from the charitable food sector.

Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer at Feeding America, highlights the importance of these partnerships: “For many, the holiday season is a time of increased need. Our partners’ dedication to fighting hunger is invaluable in providing necessary support.”

How Partners are Contributing

Each partner is offering unique ways for consumers to contribute:

• Blackhawk Network: Sales from Giving Good gift cards support Feeding America.
• Coca-Cola: A $100,000 donation and a campaign encouraging Publix consumers to donate.
• Food Lion: Option to purchase pre-packed Holidays Without Hunger food boxes or make cash donations.
• Home Chef: Customers can “skip” a meal and donate the amount directly to Feeding America.
• Instacart: Community Carts feature lets users donate food to Feeding America partner food banks.
• Milo’s Tea: Donating one meal for every product sold through the Share the Joy campaign.
• Monro: In-store donation options are available at Monro’s brand stores.
• Simek’s: Donating the equivalent of one meal for each product purchased.
• Starbucks: Starbucks Odyssey members can choose to donate meals through Feeding America.
• Tums and Nexium: Donations tied to product sales in select retailers.

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