Kroger donated 50 million pounds of fresh food last year to Feeding America food banks
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Progresssive Grocer] - September 16, 2014 -
The Kroger Co. donated more than 50 million pounds of fresh meat, produce, dairy and bakery items to local Feeding America food banks in 2013 through its groundbreaking Perishable Donations Partnership.
Coinciding with Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's month-long campaign to inspire individuals to take action to help end hunger in their communities, Kroger is raising awareness about food insecurity with customers and associates throughout September through social media, store signage and more.
As a founding partner of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger agency, Kroger has been engaged in the hunger relief effort for more than 30 years. Today, the Kroger family of stores has longstanding relationships with more than 100 local food banks. The company's total contribution to food banks exceeds 200 million meals annually...
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