Wells Fargo Grants The Kitchen Community $2MM For Hundreds of School Gardens

Wed, 07/19/2017 - 14:30

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a $2 million grant to The Kitchen Community (TKC) to help bring hundreds of innovative, outdoor Learning Garden Classrooms to thousands of students in underserved communities nationwide. The contribution represents the largest corporate donation to the organization.

One ‘Can’ Make a Difference – KFC South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 17:15

KFC South Africa’s goal is to reach 670 cans and pack them for distribution in under 67 minutes—a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service when the holiday was established.

"Hunger Is" Campaign Comes To Olive Crest Children

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 06:00

Cargill Expands Partnership with FareShare

Mon, 07/17/2017 - 09:05

Global agriculture, food and nutrition company Cargill launched a new agreement to supply FareShare, a U.K.-based organization fighting hunger by tackling food waste, with fresh chicken every week free of charge. The agreement will help FareShare grow its capacity to redistribute even more food to communities in need in the South West of England.

Planting the Seeds Podcast

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:15

As the world’s largest food company, and one that connects farmers to consumers, how can Nestlé help shape the future of food systems?

Pizza Hut Surpasses 100 Million Pounds of Food Donated Through Harvest Program

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:30

Pizza Hut and community-based hunger relief organizations are celebrating a major milestone: surpassing 100 million pounds of food donated by Pizza Hut to feed those in need locally and across the country. Since 1992, Pizza Hut restaurants have donated food to hunger relief organizations nationwide through its Harvest Program, a program originated by the company 25 years ago in partnership with Food Donation Connection (FDC).

Beyond Volunteering: Harnessing the Energy and Optimism of Youth in Advocacy

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 19:25

Back in 2013, I joined the Alliance to End Hunger after a decade as a corporate lobbyist. As with any major life change, this one had implications on our family routines. One night over dinner, my husband and I talked about my new job with our children — then 8- and 6-years old. That evening at bedtime, my daughter, Sarah, said thoughtfully, “But Mommy, if you end hunger you won’t have a job anymore.” My response to her was “And wouldn’t that be wonderful.”

Central American Youngsters Hit the Books on Good Nutrition

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 09:35

With the support of partners like CARE, Fabretto and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, as well as Cargill businesses in Honduras and Nicaragua, schools, students and parents received a bevy of resources aimed at bolstering students’ health.

Building Thriving Local Food Systems

Thu, 06/22/2017 - 09:15

Whole Cities Fast Facts

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:35

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit established by Whole Foods Market in 2014, partners with U.S. neighborhood efforts to build thriving local food systems and grow community health. The foundation collaborates with community-led initiatives to broaden access to fresh, healthy food and high quality nutrition education.