Hunger

Breakfast Club of Canada appeals to the generosity of Canadians to meet increasing demands and reach as many children as possible

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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While a return to a new normal is slowly approaching, the effects of the pandemic are still very present, explained Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager of Breakfast Club of Canada.

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  • While a return to a new normal is slowly approaching, the effects of the pandemic are still very present, explained Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager of Breakfast Club of Canada.
  • The Clubs objective is to reach more and more children each day and this crucial funding will help us move forward.
  • Breakfast Club of Canada is raising awareness and funds to able to deliver breakfast programs in innovative and collaborative ways, no matter what Back-to-School looks like in each province.
  • For more information or to schedule an interview with a Breakfast Club of Canada spokesperson, please contact:

The Primerica Foundation Donates $25,000 to Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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The Primerica Foundation has announced a $25,000 donation to the Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter to help feed elementary school children who might otherwise go hungry on the weekends.

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  • The Primerica Foundation has announced a $25,000 donation to the Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter to help feed elementary school children who might otherwise go hungry on the weekends.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210831005971/en/
    Left to right: Peter Schneider, Primerica President; Sarah Carlson, Managing Director - Blessings in a Backpack - Orlando; and Kathryn Kieser, Primerica Executive Vice President and Chair of The Primerica Foundation.
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    The Primerica Foundation focuses on helping families meet their critical needs and becoming self-sufficient in order to build a more secure financial future, said Kathryn Kieser, Primerica Executive Vice President and Chair of The Primerica Foundation.
  • This gift could not have come at a better time, said Sarah Carlson, Managing Director, Blessings in a Backpack Orlando Chapter.

Kids Learning Philanthropy With Help From BusyKid

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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BusyKid believes to be financially successful in life, kids must learn from an early age how to earn, save, share, spend and invest.

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  • BusyKid believes to be financially successful in life, kids must learn from an early age how to earn, save, share, spend and invest.
  • That is why the BusyKid app has been designed to help the next generations start developing an understanding, as well as, a solid routine to be better at managing money.
  • As the first app that allowed kids to earn, save, share, spend and invest real allowance by completing weekly chores and activities, BusyKid has already helped its kids donate nearly $100,000.
  • BusyKid is available for all mobile devices and is easy to use, highly secure and provides kids hands-on experience in managing real money.

Chobani is Bringing Fair Trade Certified Yogurt to Canada

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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All of Chobani's dairy yogurts in Canada will also be Fair Trade USA certified.

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  • All of Chobani's dairy yogurts in Canada will also be Fair Trade USA certified.
  • The Fair Trade Certified seal on Chobani Greek Yogurt tubs means that the dairy farmers and farm workers who collect the milk work in safe and healthy conditions and receive additional funds to address local needs or invest in community projects.
  • "We're very excited to offer Canadian consumers our Fair Trade Certified Greek yogurt as part of our mission to make good food for all while supporting our dairy farm communities," says Peter McGuinness, President of Chobani.
  • "Delivering our products across Canada is a win-win for Fair Trade Certified dairy and Canadian consumers."

Carhartt and Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Reimagine 1981 "Musicians Wanted" Ad to Recruit Skilled Workers this Labor Day

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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This Labor Day, Carhartt and Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation are taking a page out of the band's playbook to recruit a new generation of people to the skilled trades as the U.S. faces a labor shortage, especially in live events.

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  • This Labor Day, Carhartt and Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation are taking a page out of the band's playbook to recruit a new generation of people to the skilled trades as the U.S. faces a labor shortage, especially in live events.
  • Drawing inspiration from the 1981 "musicians wanted" ad that formed Metallica, Carhartt and All Within My Hands created a want ad aimed at raising funds and connecting people to workforce education opportunities.
  • What better time to recruit job seekers into these exciting, high-demand opportunities than on Labor Day?"
  • For more information on Carhartt's Labor Day campaign or All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars program, please visit www.Carhartt.com/every-day-is-labor-day .

Beam Team Games and North Beach Games Announce Stranded Deep for Nintendo Switch

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Beam Team Games, the independent developer and publisher of Stranded Deep for PC, Xbox and Playstation, is announcing Stranded Deep for Nintendo Switch in partnership with North Beach Games.

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  • Beam Team Games, the independent developer and publisher of Stranded Deep for PC, Xbox and Playstation, is announcing Stranded Deep for Nintendo Switch in partnership with North Beach Games.
  • Over 20 Million players have downloaded Stranded Deep to date, and Beam Team is excited for players to test their survival skills in the open world adventure on the Nintendo Switch for the first time.
  • In Stranded Deep, players take on the role of a plane crash survivor in the Pacific Ocean.
  • We are extremely excited to be releasing a Switch version of Stranded Deep today, said Sam Edwards, Co-founder of Beam Team games.

Kellogg Company to Webcast Presentation at the Barclays 2021 Global Consumer Staples Conference

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) will webcast its presentation to the Barclays 2021 Global Consumer Staples Conference at 12:40 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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  • BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) will webcast its presentation to the Barclays 2021 Global Consumer Staples Conference at 12:40 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
  • At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled.
  • We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands.
  • Net sales in 2020 were approximately $13.8 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles.

Barilla Commissions Installation Of Global Angel Wings Project Mural By Colette Miller At The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Barilla, a supporter of the LA Regional Food Bank since 2018 and one of the sponsors of the Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) Program, has partnered with world-renowned artist Colette Miller who has installed one of her famous Global Angel Wings Project murals in the volunteer center at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Barilla, a supporter of the LA Regional Food Bank since 2018 and one of the sponsors of the Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) Program, has partnered with world-renowned artist Colette Miller who has installed one of her famous Global Angel Wings Project murals in the volunteer center at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
  • Miller's famous Global Angel Wings Project art can be found throughout the world but was started right here in Los Angeles.
  • Colette Miller created the Global Angel Wings Project in 2012, in the streets of Los Angeles, the City of Angels.
  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973.

WOWorks Creates High Five Challenge to Help End Childhood Hunger

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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Each individually signed "High Five Hand" will be posted on a wall next to the restaurant's "High Five Wall Icon Tracker" signifying the progress made each week of the 7-week High Five Challenge.

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  • Each individually signed "High Five Hand" will be posted on a wall next to the restaurant's "High Five Wall Icon Tracker" signifying the progress made each week of the 7-week High Five Challenge.
  • https://www.nokidhungry.org/partners/homepage-partner/WOWorks
    "TheWOWorks family is proud to partner with No Kid Hungry and is committed to helping end childhood hunger in America," said Mark Mears, Chief Marketing Officer of WOWorks.
  • *WOWorks' goal is to raise $400,000 for No Kid Hungry, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $125,000
    **$1 can help provide up to 10 meals.
  • No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive.

Bonnie Plants' Commitment to Fighting Hunger Grows through $200,000 Donation

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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initiative, which Bonnie Plants formed to help combat food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • initiative, which Bonnie Plants formed to help combat food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The results come as Bonnie Plants has grown its own commitment to fighting hunger through an increased donation of $200,000 to AmpleHarvest.org , a nonprofit organization Bonnie partners with for the Grow More.
  • "Thanks to this significant donation from Bonnie Plants, we've been able to overhaul AmpleHarvest.org in a major way," said AmpleHarvest.org founder Gary Oppenheimer.
  • Established in 1918 by Livingston and Bonnie Paulk, the company has remained in touch with its roots for more than 100 years.