Brighter Bites and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Partner to Expand Access to Fresh Produce and Food Literacy in Texas

July 1, 2021 Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites is pleased to announce a grant of $40,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support the implementation and expansion of the nonprofit’s Texas programming. The grant is a collaboration between BCBSTX and Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization.

Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Supports Local Feeding America Member Food Banks With 700,000 Meals

June 29, 2021 Healthy Family Project

The bi-annual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign wrapped on June 16 with 12 produce partners providing 700,000 meals* to the 32 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area.

Village Farms Sponsors Produce For Kids | Publix Campaign in Support of Feeding America

May 27, 2021 Village Farms

Village Farms is pleased to take part once again in the annual effort with Produce for Kids, and its valued retail partner Publix, in support of Feeding America. Feeding America is the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization, that helps 1 in 7 Americans and provides 4.3 billion meals annually to those facing hunger or are food insecure.

Smithfield Foods Donated Nearly $70M in 2020, Marking Largest Year of Philanthropic Giving in Company History

March 15, 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to report 2020 marks the company’s largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936. Last year, Smithfield contributed more than $69 million, including more than $62 million in in-kind and nearly $7 million in cash donations, to fight hunger and help communities where Smithfield employees live and work.

2021 Mission For Nutrition Puts Retail Dietitians in The Spotlight

The month-long digital and shopper-focused program highlights the importance and value of meal planning to make healthy choices with an element that gives back to Feeding America® food banks. The program also arms retail dietitians with the tools to celebrate the month with shoppers in a big way.