Hilton Garden Inn® and Feeding America Launch Breakfast with Heart

(3BL Media) McLean, VA - June 6, 2012 - Hilton Garden Inn and Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief organization, today launched Breakfast with Heart, a four-month campaign to help fight hunger in America. From June 1 and running through September 30, guests booking the Breakfast with Heart room rate* will receive cooked-to-order breakfast included in the room rate. In support of Breakfast with Heart, Hilton Garden Inn will make a donation to Feeding America that will help provide one million meals to families that need it most.

In the United States, one in five children is at risk of hunger. This summer, nearly 18 million children will be at greater risk of hunger while they are out of school and don’t have access to free or reduced-priced lunches. Through Breakfast with Heart, Hilton Garden Inn is dedicating its summer promotion to help children and families have access to nourishing meals and help fill this nutrition gap. 

Breakfast with Heart is the first initiative of You Can Count on Us, Hilton Garden Inn’s signature community relations program to nourish and nurture communities on their road to success. Through this commitment, Hilton Garden Inn aims to help provide food, shelter and comfort to communities in which there are locations.

“We created You Can Count on Us to reflect the dependability and passion our team members demonstrate every day,” said Judy Christa-Cathey, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Hilton Garden Inn. “By extending the spirit of hospitality to those who need it most, we believe we can create positive change for our hotels and our communities. We are excited to launch this first initiative in the United States with Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization.”

With more than 200 member food banks, Feeding America serves 37 million people each year. Feeding America’s food banks secure and distribute three billion pounds of donated food and grocery products each year through food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and after-school programs.

“We are proud to partner with Hilton Garden Inn to deliver a strong impact right from the start of a partnership that will grow across Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio,” said Maura Daly, Chief Communications and Programs Officer. Thanks to Hilton Garden Inn we have an opportunity to continue to raise awareness about hunger in America and engage hotel guests in providing meals to those in need.”

You Can Count on Us is one of the many ways Hilton Garden Inn delivers on Hilton Worldwide’s commitment to Travel with Purpose and increase the economic and social benefits the company brings to its backyard communities.

To make a reservation to support Breakfast With Heart, please visit www.hgi.com

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* Subject to availability at participating hotels. Book Plan Code “PBBWH1.” Valid for Friday and/or Saturday night stays booked and consumed between June 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 in the U.S. Availability and rate will be confirmed at time of booking and will vary by property, length of stay, date and are based on occupancy per room. Rate does not include resort/service fees, taxes, incidental charges or gratuities. Rate includes breakfast for up to two adults and two children 12 years old and younger registered in the same room. Breakfast does not include gratuities or alcoholic beverages. Other restrictions may apply.

About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is an award-winning, mid-priced brand which continuously strives to offer today’s frequently travelling busy people with everything they might need during their trip, including complimentary cable and WiFi internet access in all guest rooms, PrintSpot(tm) mobile printing, complimentary round-the-clock business center services, innovative and stress relieving Garden Sleep SystemTM and ergonomic Mirra® chairs designed by Herman Miller. Such that, whether you are on a business trip or a personal trip, Hilton Garden Inn provides you a deep sleep away from home, comfortable working environment, delicious food and comfort and services to help you stay fresh. For further information on Hilton Garden Inn’s North American or European hotels or to plan your next escape, please visit www.HGI.com.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,800 hotels and timeshare properties, with 630,000 rooms in 91 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow our news on Twitter at twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.

About Count on Us
You Can Count on Us is Hilton Garden Inn’s community relations program to nourish and nurture communities on their road to success. Through You Can Count on Us, Hilton Garden Inn aims to help provide food, shelter and comfort in times of pressing need. Hilton Garden Inn will help address pressing needs around the world by inspiring and mobilizing others to stand up and be counted on to take action. You Can Count on Us is one of many strategic programs developed by the Hilton portfolio of brands as part of Travel with Purpose, Hilton Worldwide’s commitment to providing shared value to our business and communities around the world. Travel with Purpose is built on four areas of focus – creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential; strengthening communities where we operate; celebrating cultures and the power of travel; and living sustainability through the measurement, analysis and improvement of our use of natural resources.