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Silicon Valley Community Foundation granted more than $3 billion to Bay Area nonprofits in 2023

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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●     $3.1 billion supported organizations in the 10 Bay Area Counties, $186 million of which supported nonprofits in SVCF’s two core counties -- San Mateo County and Santa Clara County

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  • Mountain View, CA, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to preliminary calculations, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) distributed $3.1 billion in grants directly to nonprofits in the Bay Area in 2023, more than any other entity in the state of California.
  • In total, SVCF granted $4.58 billion to more than 5,500 nonprofits and community organizations worldwide.
  • “I’m always impressed at our donors’ generosity but what they gave in 2023 went beyond anything I had imagined,” said Nicole Taylor, President and CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
  • In Santa Clara County, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley was one of the top recipients of SVCF grants in 2023.

Meijer Continues Fight Against Hunger with $2 Million Donation to Midwest Food Bank Partners

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced a surprise $2 million donation today to 30 key food bank partners to help battle hunger in its local communities.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced a surprise $2 million donation today to 30 key food bank partners to help battle hunger in its local communities.
  • "We recognize the vital role food banks play in addressing hunger and are proud to stand alongside our partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity," said Rick Keyes, President & CEO of Meijer.
  • Meijer works with all parts of the hunger relief system including both food banks and food pantries.
  • The food banks receiving the donation are:
    Dare to Care Food Bank (Louisville, Ky.)

300+ Harris Teeter associates team up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to pack 13,500 backpacks for children in need

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MATTHEWS, N.C., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter store managers and directors, alongside leaders from Harris Teeter's Store Support Center, packed 13,500 backpacks filled with food as part of Harris Teeter's annual company meeting. The backpacks will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

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  • The backpacks will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
  • Together, the team of 300+ Harris Teeter associates and Second Harvest volunteers packed 13,500 backpacks, filled with items including Kraft mac & cheese, Harris Teeter brand cereal bars and soups, SpaghettiOs products, canned meats and more.
  • "Our work with Harris Teeter makes a significant impact on our mission to eliminate hunger," said Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
  • Harris Teeter has partnered with Second Harvest for more than 30 years, supporting the food bank's work to provide funds, food and grocery items to charitable agencies that help people in need.

Wawa Breaks Ground on First Georgia Stores; Shares Details on Expansion During Community Event 26 New Wawa Stores Planned for Southern/Coastal Georgia Markets, with First Locations Opening in Late 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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On March 7, the Company celebrated the official start of construction on its first two Georgia stores located at: US 341 & Community Road, Brunswick, GA 31520 and 356 West Orange Street Jesup, GA 31545.

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  • On March 7, the Company celebrated the official start of construction on its first two Georgia stores located at: US 341 & Community Road, Brunswick, GA 31520 and 356 West Orange Street Jesup, GA 31545.
  • The events officially introduced Wawa to the community, shared expansion plans and welcomed VIP customers, local officials and charity partners.
  • View broll of the event here ; and access folder with event photos, videos and media assets here .
  • We are thrilled to break ground on our first stores and get closer to our first grand openings in 2024.”

MAZDA FOUNDATION (USA), INC. AWARDS GRANTS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND CREATE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded funding for seven programs this year, renewing the organization's commitment to addressing food insecurity and some of its many root causes, particularly equitable access to education and job opportunities. In total, the Mazda Foundation awarded over $500,000 to organizations across the United States.

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  • In total, the Mazda Foundation awarded over $500,000 to organizations across the United States.
  • The Mazda Foundation's partnerships continue to serve increasing numbers of people across several major metropolitan areas throughout the United States, with funding concentrated in Southern California, the greater Huntsville, AL, area, and the greater Baltimore, MD, area.
  • This year's awards seek to extend STEM education and workforce opportunities to underserved young adults in high school and beyond.
  • Awards include the following:
    Food Security: funding for Second Harvest Food Bank (Irvine, CA), marking the 19th consecutive year of support for Second Harvest.

Papa Johns Raises $55,286 for Canadian Nonprofit

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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“The Papa Johns franchise owners look forward to the Shaq-a-Roni fundraising campaign every year.

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  • “The Papa Johns franchise owners look forward to the Shaq-a-Roni fundraising campaign every year.
  • It’s the perfect blend of an amazing pizza raising money for a wonderful charity partner,” said Michael Prentice, Papa Johns Franchise Business Partner.
  • For every Shaq-a-Roni sold between October 25th and December 31st, 2023, Papa Johns donated one dollar to Second Harvest.
  • Over the past four years, through the Shaq-a-Roni partnership, Papa Johns has helped raise more than $200 thousand for communities across Canada.

Benevity Releases its Top Charitable Causes Supported by Companies and Their People in 2023

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Global nonprofits received a record-breaking $3.2 billion in donations through the Benevity platform in 2023 – a 14% year over year increase.

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  • Global nonprofits received a record-breaking $3.2 billion in donations through the Benevity platform in 2023 – a 14% year over year increase.
  • For the first-time ever, more than 2.3 million people donated to causes around the world in a single year – a 22% increase over 2022.
  • A total of $83.5 million was donated during the last quarter of 2023 to nonprofits supporting humanitarian relief and crisis response for the people of Israel and Palestine.
  • Overall, a record-breaking $3.2 billion was donated to nonprofits in 2023 by more than 2.3 million people from 800+ companies through the Benevity platform – a 14% increase over the previous year.

Second Harvest Heartland and Partners Announce Make Hunger History Initiative with Goal to Cut Hunger in Half for All Minnesotans by 2030

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Harvest Heartland announced today a bold goal to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030.

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  • BROOKLYN PARK, Minn., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Harvest Heartland announced today a bold goal to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030.
  • Second Harvest Heartland, along with an extensive network of local food shelves and hunger relief partners, is challenging community leaders to find the necessary urgency and creativity to tackle the issue of hunger once and for all.
  • "This is a defining moment in our mission to end hunger," said Allison O'Toole, CEO of Second Harvest Heartland.
  • By joining the Make Hunger History initiative, we're using our size and scale to help make sure every Minnesotan family can thrive."

Ozery Family Bakery and Sister Brand SeedWise Commit to Being Carbon Neutral By 2030

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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ONTARIO, Canada, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SeedWise, a Canadian brand with powerful snacks that pack a seedy punch, founded by Ozery Family Bakery, a wholesome, delicious brand that makes better-for-you bread alternatives, are both on a mission to better people and the planet by committing to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and putting an emphasis on bettering their communities in the meantime.

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  • SeedWise and Ozery Family Bakery began offsetting natural gas at the beginning of 2023 by purchasing Carbon Offsets supporting AIM Environmental Group's Voluntary Emission Reduction program.
  • This program treats organic waste aerobically, eliminating the release of methane gas generated by landfills under traditional waste disposal methods.
  • With Second Harvest's help, SeedWise and Ozery Family bakery have been able to donate 178,256 lbs of product so far.
  • Created by Ozery Family Bakery, SeedWise is on a mission to help consumers snack smarter.

TEGNA Foundation Awards Grants to Address Critical Community Needs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.

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  • TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.
  • WKYC in Cleveland, the “Education Station,” focused their Community Grants on pressing education needs in their local community.
  • TEGNA Foundation Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors.
  • To learn more and/or apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, visit https://www.tegnafoundation.org/ .