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Sungrow Volunteer Week 2023: Go For Nature

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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In its second year, the Sungrow Volunteer Week continued its dedication to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

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  • In its second year, the Sungrow Volunteer Week continued its dedication to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
  • Themed "Go For Nature", the Volunteer Week, held from November 29th to December 5th, brought together volunteers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
  • The activities were centered around nature and eco-friendliness, including tree-planting, outdoor clean-up, waste management sessions, a zero-waste week, donations, bee biology awareness, and biodiversity preservation efforts.
  • Reflecting on the experience, a Spanish volunteer expressed: "Participating in the zero-waste week campaign was enlightening.

Chicago Auto Show Announces 2024 Dates and Plans

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the dates and plans for the 2024 public show, Feb. 10-19. Showgoers can once again expect an experiential show with both indoor and outdoor ride-and-drives and the return of Chicago Drives Electric, a one-stop-shop for electric vehicle test drives and education.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the dates and plans for the 2024 public show, Feb. 10-19.
  • "The Chicago Auto Show is a cornerstone event for the city, and we are excited to open our doors again this winter welcoming attendees to experience the latest vehicles, technology and activations," said Chicago Auto Show Chairman JC Phelan.
  • "The momentum is strong for the 2024 show," said Chicago Auto Show Co-General Manager Jennifer Morand.
  • Tickets to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show are currently on sale at ChicagoAutoShow.com .

McDonald's Canada Forecasts a Flurry of Gratitude This Holiday Season

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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To show their thanks, McDonald's Canada is launching the Season of Giving starting today.

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  • To show their thanks, McDonald's Canada is launching the Season of Giving starting today.
  • Through its partnership with Food Banks Canada, McDonald's Canada and its independent franchisees will donate 500,000 meals to Canadians in need this holiday season.
  • McDonald's Canada is also the founding and forever partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Canada (RMHC®) and is committed to supporting families with sick children.
  • To learn more about McDonald's Canada's supports the communities where we operate from coast to coast to coast, visit the McDonald's Canada Community Connection page or the Food Banks Canada website .

Bayer raises over $1 million in support of Food Banks Canada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Over 5 years, Bayer and its employees contributed over $1 million to help tackle rising food insecurity rates in Canada.

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  • Over 5 years, Bayer and its employees contributed over $1 million to help tackle rising food insecurity rates in Canada.
  • This year, employees raised more than $28,000 through two fundraising campaigns and donated 2,800+ kg of non-perishable items in support of local food banks.
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Bayer Canada's national fundraising efforts over the past five years have totalled more than $1 million in support of Food Banks Canada.
  • Over the past 5 years, these fundraising efforts have:
    Helped Food Banks Canada reach its goal of delivering 185,000 'After the Bell' food packs to over 200 communities in Canada in 2023.

Smithfield Donates Several Tons of Food to Fight Hunger in Virginia and North Carolina

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated truckloads of food to food banks in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area in November through its Helping Hungry Homes® hunger relief program, and donated Smithfield hams and cash to support nonprofit organizations in Virginia and North Carolina to fight hunger during the holidays.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods donated truckloads of food to food banks in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area in November through its Helping Hungry Homes® hunger relief program, and donated Smithfield hams and cash to support nonprofit organizations in Virginia and North Carolina to fight hunger during the holidays.
  • "As a food company, we work tirelessly to fight hunger in the communities we call home and across the country.
  • Especially during this holiday season, we're proud to do our part to help support our neighbors facing food insecurity."
  • Smithfield also donated 350 hams to Healthy Suffolk and GET Empowered Community Development Corporation to support food distribution events leading into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Barro's Pizza to Donate 100% of Proceeds to St. Mary's Food Bank on December 5th

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barro's Pizza, a family-owned pizzeria, is stepping up to fight hunger in the community. On December 5th, all Barro's Pizza locations across Arizona will donate their entire day's proceeds from dine-in, carry-out and delivery to St. Mary's Food Bank. This marks the 12th year of their successful holiday hunger fight campaign. Enjoy a meal from any Barro's Pizza location and patrons will be making an impact on the lives of those in need. Last year, they raised more than $415,000 in a single day, making it St. Mary's number one fundraiser of the year. This year, they hope to set a new record.

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  • On December 5th, all Barro's Pizza locations across Arizona will donate their entire day's proceeds from dine-in, carry-out and delivery to St. Mary's Food Bank.
  • Enjoy a meal from any Barro's Pizza location and patrons will be making an impact on the lives of those in need.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank," said Bruce Barro, co-owner of Barro's Pizza.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from Barro's Pizza," said Milt Liu, president and chief executive officer of St. Mary's Food Bank.

Harris Teeter donates 34,000 Thanksgiving meals as part of annual Harvest Feast Campaign

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, Harris Teeter and its vendor partners donated 34,000 Thanksgiving meals in partnership with four of Harris Teeter's partner food banks. The meals will be distributed by the food banks to ensure families in need can celebrate the holiday with a full Thanksgiving dinner.

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  • This donation was part of Harris Teeter's annual Harvest Feast campaign, which included four bag packing volunteer events with Harris Teeter associates in Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, and Charleston.
  • MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, Harris Teeter and its vendor partners donated 34,000 Thanksgiving meals in partnership with four of Harris Teeter's partner food banks.
  • This donation was a part of Harris Teeter's annual Harvest Feast campaign, which included four bag-packing volunteer events with Harris Teeter associates in Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, and Charleston.
  • In 2022, Harris Teeter shoppers and associates donated more than $1 million through that year's Harvest Feast campaign for those facing food insecurity.

Food Banks Canada and SkipTheDishes join forces for their Fourth Annual Winter Charity Campaign, Give and Take(Out)

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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"With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.

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  • "With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.
  • This is Skip's fourth consecutive year working with Food Banks Canada on their Winter Charity Campaign, which has provided more than 4.7 million meals across Canada, as well as weekly food donations from Skip Express Lane store locations to local food banks across the country.
  • Both organizations continue to share the common goal of creating immediate and long-term solutions to combat food insecurity:
    Visits to food banks have increased by 78.5 per cent since 2019.
  • In March 2023 alone, there was almost 2 million visits to food banks in Canada.

Giant Food Donates 11,000 Turkeys to Support Local Feeding America Food Banks and Nonprofits this Holiday Season

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces its annual holiday turkey donations. In partnership with Shady Brook Farms®, Giant Food will be donating 11,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America® food banks partners as well as local organizations including Martha's Table, Men Aiming Higher, THEARC: Building Bridges Across The River, Greater Washington Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League. Since 2011, Giant has donated 62,000 turkeys during Thanksgiving and this year, Shady Brook Farms is generously providing additional turkeys to make an even larger impact.

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  • In partnership with Shady Brook Farms® , Giant Food will be donating 11,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America® food banks partners as well as local organizations including Martha's Table, Men Aiming Higher, THEARC: Building Bridges Across The River, Greater Washington Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League.
  • Since 2011, Giant has donated 62,000 turkeys during Thanksgiving and this year, Shady Brook Farms is generously providing additional turkeys to make an even larger impact.
  • "At Giant, 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.
  • Additionally, Giant launched the annual "Lend a Hand for Hunger" campaign to benefit five area Feeding America® food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits.

Tiger Pistol Contributes Social Advertising Technology and Expertise to Greater Cleveland Food Bank for "Hunger-Free Holidays" TikTok Campaigns

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol, the most advanced local social media advertising platform, has partnered with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio to amplify the promotion of its "Hunger-Free Holidays" donation initiative through local advertising on TikTok.

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  • Tiger Pistol launches TikTok social media advertising campaigns to help the Greater Cleveland Food Bank achieve its benevolent mission during the 2023 holiday season.
  • CLEVELAND, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol , the most advanced local social media advertising platform, has partnered with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank , the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio to amplify the promotion of its "Hunger-Free Holidays" donation initiative through local advertising on TikTok.
  • "TikTok has become a beacon for next-generation marketing, and the digital platform has had tremendous success with cause-related marketing , providing an extremely powerful tool  for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank," said Paul Elliott, CEO of Tiger Pistol.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Tiger Pistol for TikTok advertising," said Kristin S. Warzocha, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.