Hunger

Bonnie Plants Partners with The Home Depot to Empower Gardeners to #DonateYourHarvest this Season

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Monday, May 2, 2022

OPELIKA, Ala., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As food pantries continue to experience unprecedented demand, home gardeners have the opportunity to be a solution for eliminating hunger and malnutrition in their community by donating healthy homegrown produce to feed those in need.

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  • Bonnie Plants , the largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens in the U.S., is partnering with The Home Depot and AmpleHarvest.org to empower gardeners to grow for good this season and #DonateYourHarvest to local food pantries.
  • "By growing your garden with Bonnie Plants, you'll be sure to have a plentiful harvest to share with your local food pantry.
  • Gardeners can ensure they will have an amazing harvest with lots of surplus veggies and herbs to donate by expanding their garden with the Bonnie Plants Harvest Select line, available exclusively at The Home Depot.
  • Bonnie grows 300 varieties of quality vegetable and herb plants for home gardeners across the country, with over 85 growing facilities serving the entire United States.

Fabletics Releases New Installment of Bestselling ‘Mom and Me’ Collection for Mother’s Day

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Yesterday, Fabletics launched its annual limited-edition Mom and Me collection, designed by Fabletics Co-Founder Ginger Ressler and her daughter Gia.

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  • Yesterday, Fabletics launched its annual limited-edition Mom and Me collection, designed by Fabletics Co-Founder Ginger Ressler and her daughter Gia.
  • The Mom and Me collection has been a Fabletics community favorite over the years, and we are always excited to bring it back.
  • I loved collaborating with my daughter Gia throughout the design process and bonding over our love for fashion and Fabletics.
  • As sister brands, Fabletics members now get full access to shop both Fabletics and YITTY as part of their VIP membership.

More than 9,400 Miles Traveled with Love: Americold, Kraft Heinz and Feed the Children Partner to Feed Struggling Families

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Families who were already struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic have since faced compounding variables that have made daily life even more challenging--from surges of new COVID variants, devastation from natural disasters, and worsening of food access, to possible job loss, decreased public transportation options, and increased food costs. According to a report1 released in April, grocery prices rose by 8.8 percent during the last 12 months, impacting millions of families. Kraft Heinz, Americold and Feed the Children have been working together to bring hope, love and nutritious food to families whose lives have been severely impacted during this unparalleled time. By collaborating, the organizations have been able to distribute food more quickly to those who need it.

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  • Kraft Heinz, Americold and Feed the Children have been working together to bring hope, love and nutritious food to families whose lives have been severely impacted during this unparalleled time.
  • It is estimated 1 in 6 children are food insecure due to the economic affects of the pandemic.
  • That's why Feed the Children works with public and private partners to help families gain access to the safe, healthy and nutritious food they need.
  • "The Americold and Kraft Heinz partnership means so very much to Feed the Children, and more importantly, to the families we serve," said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children.

Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Civil Unrest and the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Sudan

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA) of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan as it responds to recent civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with the Diocese of Salisbury and Christian Aid, SSUDRA is providing assistance to families in northwest South Sudan who have been impacted by the violence. The Church is also implementing COVID-19 educational campaigns in the central part of the country.

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  • Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA) of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan as it responds to recent civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA) of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan as it responds to recent civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Episcopal Relief & Development has a long-standing relationship with the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.
  • ABOUT EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT:
    For more than 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world.

Dstillery Launches ID-free Custom AI™ to Help Brands Reach Their Audiences Without Third-Party Cookies

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dstillery, the custom audience solutions company, today announced its new programmatic advertising solution, ID-free Custom AI. This revolutionary targeting technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), allows advertisers to reach their best customers without user tracking.

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  • ID-free Custom AI addresses this need today, allowing advertisers to identify the most valuable impressions for their brands while achieving a high ROI."
  • Dstillery is making ID-free Custom AI available to help agencies and brands better prepare.
  • ID-free Custom AI uses the same machine learning-based predictive modeling as Dstillery's industry-leading ID-based Custom AI but targets ad impressions instead of users.
  • Dstillery ,the custom audience solutions company, empowers brands and agencies to reach their best customers across the programmatic web.

Leading Online Luxury Marketplace 1stDibs to Expand European Presence

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1stDibs , a leading marketplace for extraordinary design, today expanded its European presence by unveiling a localized site for Germany.

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1stDibs , a leading marketplace for extraordinary design, today expanded its European presence by unveiling a localized site for Germany.
  • 1stDibs provides a platform for a wide breadth of inventory from a vetted selection of over 4,700 sellers and dealers from around the globe.
  • In 2021, about 40% of 1stDibs sellers, one-third of traffic, and one-fifth of buyers were located outside the United States, with a strong presence in Western Europe.
  • 1stDibs is a leading luxury marketplace for extraordinary design, connecting design lovers worldwide with coveted sellers and makers of vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture, home dcor, fine art, jewelry, watches and fashion.

Bimbo Bakeries USA joins Walmart for its Ninth Annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

HORSHAM, Pa., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is teaming up with Walmart for its 2022 Fight Hunger.

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  • HORSHAM, Pa., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is teaming up with Walmart for its 2022 Fight Hunger.
  • From April 18, 2022, until May 15, 2022, Bimbo Bakeries USA will donate to Feeding America for each purchase of participating Bimbo Bakeries USA bread and breakfast products at Walmart from Sara Lee, Natures Harvest and Thomas Brands.
  • Bimbo Bakeries USAs participation in this years campaign continues the longstanding relationship between the Company and Feeding America.
  • For each purchase of participating Bimbo Bakeries USA products at Walmart from April 18- May 15, 2022, Bimbo Bakeries USA will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 1 meal ($0.10) to Feeding America.

The GIANT Company Releases First Community Impact Report

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

A few of the major highlights captured in The GIANT Companys community impact report include:

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  • A few of the major highlights captured in The GIANT Companys community impact report include:
    More than 1,000 managers across The GIANT Company completed inclusive leadership training and the company made nearly $300,000 in community donations to organizations focused on equity and inclusion.
  • The progress weve made would not be possible without the efforts of many, from our team members to our nonprofit partners to our suppliers and our customers, said Jessica Groves, manager of community impact, The GIANT Company.
  • The GIANT Company believes that no matter where or how, when meals happen, families connect,and when families connect meaningfully,good happens.
  • Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN'S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTINS Direct.

Publix Reaches 50M Pounds of Produce Donation Milestone

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Publix announced today that the company has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast.

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  • Publix announced today that the company has donated more than 50 million pounds of produce as part of its initiative to support farmers and food banks in the Southeast.
  • As food insecurity continued to affect communities, Publix combined this initiative with a point-of-sale campaign to create Feeding More Together, which provides both produce and nonperishable food items to food banks.
  • Through this campaign, Publix matches customer donations at the register, which provide nonperishable food items, with an equivalent value of fresh produce.
  • Continued support from Publix, and their donations of fresh produce, help Feeding America member food banks provide more quality food to our neighbors when they need it.

Hyundai Strengthens Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts with 'Hyundai Hope'

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Hyundai Hope Supplies Resources to Nonprofit Organizations that Support Health, Safety, and Food Insecurity and Hunger Issues

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  • Hyundai Hope Supplies Resources to Nonprofit Organizations that Support Health, Safety, and Food Insecurity and Hunger Issues
    MONTEREY, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced its new corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, with a $15,000 donation to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
  • Hyundai Hope provides resources to nonprofit organizations that support three core pillars health, safety, and food insecurity and hunger.
  • "Hyundai is committed to making progress for humanity, and this begins with basic human needs like food and nutrition," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, Hyundai Motor America.
  • Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principal of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society.