BJ’s Charitable Foundation Commits More Than $1 Million in 2023 to Help End Hunger
12 Setembro 2023 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
BJ’s Marks Hunger Action Month® with Renewed
Partnership with Feeding America®
BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership
warehouse clubs, today announced its continued partnership with
Feeding America® in support of child and family feeding
programs.
This year, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation has committed over $1
million to support Feeding America’s mission to end hunger in the
U.S.
BJ’s has partnered with Feeding America and the Feeding America
network of food banks for more than 15 years, helping to provide
over $8.5 million in grant funding and more than 122 million meals
to local families.
September is Hunger Action Month®, and BJ’s has joined forces
with the Feeding America network to raise awareness that 34 million
people in America, including 9 million children, experience food
insecurity every year.
“BJ’s has a proud history of partnering with Feeding America to
combat food insecurity among families in our local communities,”
said Bill Werner, Executive Director, BJ’s Charitable Foundation.
“We take care of the families who depend on us, and we are
committed to taking steps to end hunger in America. We’re also
working to raise awareness of this national issue during Hunger
Action Month.”
This year, local Feeding America food banks with the highest
community needs in BJ’s footprint have been awarded grants from
BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support programs for children and
families, including Summer Meal, School Pantry, Kids Café, and
BackPack Programs.
“One in eight households with children face hunger in our
country,” said Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer, Feeding
America. “Not having enough healthy food can have serious
implications for a child’s health and well-being. We are incredibly
grateful to BJ’s Wholesale Club for their ongoing support in our
shared commitment to ensure children and their families have the
food and resources they need to thrive.”
For over a decade, BJ’s Wholesale Club has partnered with
Feeding America and their local food banks to help take care of
families in need. BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s funding has
supported food insecurity programs, COVID-19 response, and
emergency relief efforts. Additionally, BJ’s clubs and distribution
centers have provided millions of meals to local families in need
with donations of unsold fresh food through BJ’s Feeding
Communities program. According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1.2 pounds of food is equivalent to one meal.
BJ’s Wholesale Club is proudly committed to provide essential
needs for families in its communities with a focus on hunger
relief, education and health and wellness.
To learn more and to join the movement to end hunger in America,
visit feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth.
About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. BJ’s Wholesale
Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership
warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its
members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families
who depend on us.” The company provides a curated assortment of
grocery, general merchandise, gasoline and ancillary services to
offer a differentiated shopping experience that is further enhanced
by its omnichannel capabilities. Headquartered in Marlborough,
Massachusetts, the company pioneered the warehouse club model in
New England in 1984 and currently operates 238 clubs and 168 BJ's
Gas® locations in 19 states. For more information, please visit us
at www.BJs.com or on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), or
Instagram.
About BJ’s Charitable Foundation Established in 2004 by
BJ’s Wholesale Club, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation provides
essentials needs to families in the local communities BJ’s members
and team members live and work. Through local and national
non-profit partnerships, the Foundation focuses its giving efforts
on three main pillars: hunger relief, education and health and
wellness. Learn more at https://www.BJs.com/esg
About Feeding America Feeding America is committed to an
America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of
people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources
they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of
food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and
meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase
equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that
improves food security and work to address factors that impact food
security, such as health, cost of living and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity,
policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a
movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
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Kirk Saville Head of Corporate Communications BJ’s Wholesale
Club ksaville@bjs.com 774-512-5597
Briana Keene Sr. Manager, External Communications BJ’s Wholesale
Club bkeene@bjs.com 774-512-6802
Emily James Director of Communications Feeding America
ejames@feedingamerica.org
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