BALTIMORE, Oct. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova, WK Kellogg Co,
and Giant Food have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger
in the communities they serve. Kellanova is donating a truckload of
snacks to the Maryland Food Bank in a community where Giant Food
operates. WK Kellogg Co is donating $10,000 and Giant Food is matching the donation
for a total of $20,000 to support
these efforts.
"At Giant Food, fighting food insecurity in the communities we
serve is one of our top priorities," said Dyani Hanrahan, Vice President of Marketing and
Community Relations, Giant Food, and Maryland Food Bank Board
Member. "For over four decades, Giant Food has been a proud partner
of the Maryland Food Bank in their work to feed our neighbors. We
are honored to collaborate with generous partners like Kellanova to
support the Maryland Food Bank and the fight against food
insecurity."
Food insecurity exists in every county in the United States.1 In 2021, 53
million Americans utilized food banks.1
"With 34 million people in America not knowing where their next
meal will come from, the need to help feed and fulfill continues,"
said Colleen Callahan, Ahold
Delhaize Team Lead at Kellanova. "Kellanova Better Days™
Promise is committed to feeding people in need, and we're proud to
partner with Giant Food to support those facing hunger in our
communities."
Kellanova's donation is part of its Better Days™
Promise strategy, which aims to create better days for 4
billion people by the end of 2030.
WK Kellogg Co is working to make eating well easy, and help
people be healthier and happier, together.
"We believe in the power of community and are proud to support
organizations in their effort to make a positive impact," said
Mike Marchesani, Ahold Delhaize Sr.
Director of Sales at WK Kellogg Co. "At the heart of our mission is
a commitment to nourishing families and communities, and we are
honored to partner with Food Giant as we collectively strive to
make a difference in the lives of the people we serve."
1
https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america
About Giant Food
Since opening its first
location 87 years ago in Washington, D.C. in 1936, Giant
has been an integral part of the communities and customers it
serves. Giant is committed to being a Better Neighbor and has
designated four main giving pillars that address local Food
Insecurity, Military Support, Pediatric Cancer Research and Social
Equality. Giant is headquartered in Landover, Md. and operates
165 supermarkets in Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with approximately 20,000
associates. Included within the 165 stores are 153 full-service
pharmacies and 27 Starbucks locations. Giant fits all the ways
today's busy customers want to shop - whether in store or online.
With 162 Giant Pickup locations and delivery options available in
all of its markets, customers have even more convenient options
right at their fingertips to get the best products and prices,
whenever and however they choose. For more information on Giant
Food, visit giantfood.com.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K)
is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles,
and North America frozen foods
with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by
differentiated brands
including Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's
Rice Krispies
Treats®, RXBAR®, Eggo®,
MorningStar Farms®, Special
K®, Coco
Pops®, and more, Kellanova's
vision is to become the world's best-performing snacks-led
powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated
brands and our passionate people. Kellanova generated
an estimated $12.6 billion in net
sales in 2022.
Kellanova is guided by our purpose to create better days and a
place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. We
are advancing sustainable and equitable access to food by
addressing the intersection of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing,
and equity, diversity & inclusion, with the ambition of
creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit
www.Kellanova.com for more information.
About WK Kellogg Co
At WK Kellogg Co, we bring
our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and
brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg
reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes,
changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same
spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do,
channeling our founder's passion and commitment to creating high
quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our
iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies,
Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, and Bear Naked. With a
presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in
enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a
strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our
beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam,
represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities
we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.
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