Hunger

John Deere Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States in 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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"Points of Light and its Civic 50 initiative are inspirational and aspirational," said Nate Clark, John Deere's global director of corporate responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation.

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  • "Points of Light and its Civic 50 initiative are inspirational and aspirational," said Nate Clark, John Deere's global director of corporate responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation.
  • In 2022, John Deere announced community investments totaling $55.5 million, a 30 percent increase over the prior year.
  • "Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities," said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2023 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50 .

Kellogg Company's hunger relief efforts helped 252 million people since 2015

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company continued to donate food and fund feeding programs around the world in 2022. By the end of 2030, the company is committed to feeding 375 million people facing food insecurity through food donations and feeding programs.

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  • BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company continued to donate food and fund feeding programs around the world in 2022.
  • By the end of 2030, the company is committed to feeding 375 million people facing food insecurity through food donations and feeding programs.
  • Giving back to others is a long-held ethos at Kellogg Company.
  • "That's why we work hard to create positive futures for families and those experiencing food insecurity around the world."

Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter partner to donate thousands of meals to people in need

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MATTHEWS, N.C., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From now through July 4, 2023, Mighty Spark and Harris Teeter are partnering to provide nutritious meals to the 1 in 9 people who face food insecurity in the Southeast. Through this partnership, Mighty Spark is donating the monetary equivalent of one meal for every Mighty Spark product purchased at a Harris Teeter store from April 1 through July 4, 2023. The donations will be distributed to Feeding America food bank partners to help people experiencing hunger.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, Mighty Spark is donating the monetary equivalent of one meal for every Mighty Spark product purchased at a Harris Teeter store from April 1 through July 4, 2023.
  • "At Mighty Spark, we're fortunate to partner with great retailers, like Harris Teeter, our consumers and Feeding America to make a meaningful impact to provide meals to people experiencing hunger," said Kristy Welker, Brand Marketing Director, Mighty Spark.
  • Meal donations generated from Mighty Spark purchases made at Harris Teeter will be donated to Harris Teeter's 16 Feeding America-member food bank partners throughout Harris Teeter's market areas.
  • "Harris Teeter is proud to partner with Mighty Spark to help eliminate hunger in our communities," said Danna Robinson, Director of Corporate Affairs for Harris Teeter.

PLANTERS® BRAND UNVEILS 3 NEW FLAVOR-FORWARD VARIETIES, EXPANDING ITS INNOVATIVE PORTFOLIO OF CASHEW SNACKS

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, the makers of the Planters® snack nuts brand are introducing a trio of ingenious twists on an American classic. Now available in select retail stores nationwide are three new flavors of Planters® world-famous cashews, each as delicious as the next.

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  • Now available in select retail stores nationwide are three new flavors of Planters® world-famous cashews, each as delicious as the next.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to bring these craveworthy options to life," said Zeeshan Tarique, Planters® senior brand manager.
  • "Consumers are looking for bold flavor options to complement the snacks they already love, and Planters is here to answer that call.
  • The Planters® brand consulted with multiple sources in determining its new panel of exciting flavors, including input from both consumers and industry experts.

Chef Lorena Garcia, Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland and More Join No Kid Hungry to Help Connect Kids to Free Summer Meals

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All kids deserve a great summer, but for millions of children who rely on school meals, summer can be the hungriest time of year. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 or visit NoKidHungry.org/WhatsApp to find sites serving free meals in their neighborhood. This year, No Kid Hungry is expanding this resource for more families to access this information via WhatsApp, a popular messaging app used by immigrant and Latino families. To help raise awareness about this critical effort, Chef, Author, Restaurateur and TV Personality, Lorena Garcia, is teaming up with No Kid Hungry once again this year alongside Legendary Artist and Entertainer Patti LaBelle, Singer, Actress, TV Producer and Entrepreneur Kelly Rowland, Actor and Comedian Eugenio Derbez, TV Host and Actress Alejandra Espinoza, Chef, Author and Restaurateur Kwame Onwuachi, Actress, TV Host and former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres and more.

Key Points: 
  • No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer.
  • During the school year, free and reduced-price school meals are a lifeline, ensuring that children have reliable access to nutrition.
  • "As a parent, I'm proud to join No Kid Hungry and help make sure families across America know that free summer meals are there to help when school's out."
  • To find free summer meals for youth 18 and under, families can text 'FOOD' or 'COMIDA' to 304-304 or visit NoKidHungry.org/Help or NoKidHungry.org/WhatsApp.

More than 85% of people Facing Hunger Crises Live in Conflict-Affected Countries

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today. In "No Matter Who's Fighting, Hunger Always Wins," the global nonprofit organization analyzes evidence from a wide range of conflicts around the world to identify the specific and complex connections between conflict and hunger.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today.
  • Despite this landmark action, there have been no prosecutions for starvation crimes and conflict-driven hunger has been on the rise.
  • "Conflict is the top driver of hunger around the world, yet both conflict and hunger are preventable," said Michelle Brown, Associate Director of Advocacy for Action Against Hunger.
  • Representatives from local civil society organizations, communities, and humanitarian agencies will share how conflict-driven hunger impacts civilians in the contexts where they live and work.

Annals of Family Medicine: Papers examine diet and clinical strategies that could help alleviate obesity, hypertension and diabetes in the United States

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The first of these studies compares two diets commonly used by physicians to support weight loss in patients -- MyPlate and the Diabetes Prevention Program Calorie Counting Diet. Findings suggest that the MyPlate diet, the federally-approved successor to the food pyramid, may lead to greater feelings of satiety, facilitating weight loss among patients.

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  • However, effective, evidence-based interventions for weight loss are not commonly delivered in the primary care context.
  • New research in the May/June 2023 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine sheds light on how primary care providers can more effectively treat patients living with obesity.
  • The first of these studies compares two diets commonly used by physicians to support weight loss in patients -- MyPlate and the Diabetes Prevention Program Calorie Counting Diet.
  • Findings suggest that the MyPlate diet, the federally-approved successor to the food pyramid, may lead to greater feelings of satiety, facilitating weight loss among patients.

Chick-fil-A Announces Progress Toward Corporate Social Responsibility Goals in 2022 Global Impact Report

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Chick-fil-A, Inc. released its 2022 Global Impact Report detailing the company's corporate social responsibility commitments and demonstrated efforts to care for people, local communities and the planet, while also showing care through food.

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  • ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Chick-fil-A, Inc. released its 2022 Global Impact Report detailing the company's corporate social responsibility commitments and demonstrated efforts to care for people, local communities and the planet, while also showing care through food.
  • The report includes ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
  • Provided training, support and resources to help more than 400 nonprofit leaders maximize their impact through Chick-fil-A Impact Accelerator.
  • Access to the full 2022 Global Impact Report can be found here , and more details about Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility commitments can be found here.

CONAGRA BRANDS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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"We are honored to be recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands.

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  • "We are honored to be recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.," said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, Conagra Brands.
  • "At Conagra, we strive to do the right thing and uplift the communities where we live and work.
  • "Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities," said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light.
  • To learn more about Conagra Brands' corporate social responsibility initiatives, please see the company's Citizenship Report .

Gartner Survey Reveals 71% of CMOs Believe They Lack Sufficient Budget to Fully Execute Their Strategy in 2023

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Seventy-one percent of CMOs said they lack the budget to fully execute their strategy in 2023, according to a Gartner, Inc. survey of 410 CMOs and marketing leaders.

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  • Seventy-one percent of CMOs said they lack the budget to fully execute their strategy in 2023, according to a Gartner, Inc. survey of 410 CMOs and marketing leaders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230522005585/en/
    The annual Gartner 2023 CMO Spend and Strategy Survey was conducted in March and April 2023.
  • Gartner experts presented the findings today during the Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo , which is taking place here through Wednesday.
  • “Suppressed budgets, increasing costs and lower productivity are squeezing CMOs’ spending power,” said Ewan McIntyre , Chief of Research and VP Analyst in the Gartner Marketing practice .