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“Food insecurity is a year-round challenge, and we believe addressing it requires ongoing, community-driven action,” said Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water.

Fundraising Partnership to Help Provide Meals During the Holiday SeasonSinclair to Donate $25,000

California American Water, in partnership with Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, presented a $2,500 donation to the Madera County Food Bank as part of the annual Operation Gobble campaign.Operation Gobble is a longstanding charitable initiative that brings together water utilities and elected officials to support nonprofit organizations working to address food insecurity in their communities. Initially launched in 1990 as a turkey donation program, Operation Gobble has evolved into a program that p

For 70 years, Cascade, America’s #1 recommended dishwasher detergent brand* has been a household staple, trusted by generations of families for its powerful, reliable, and safe clean. The brand has been alongside families during countless meals, moments, and messes by taking care of the cleanup and giving people time back to enjoy the company of loved ones.To mark this milestone, Cascade is celebrating seven decades of mealtime memories and everyday care by helping to provide up to one million m

Company Donates $214,000 to Local Food Organizations Nationwide in 2025

CHS Foundation and CoBank partner to donate a combined $2 million to Feeding America amid rising needs at rural food banks

Press Conference, Friday, November 7th, 8:00 AM, Ronald Reagan State Office Building, DTLAGroups also offers links to find free food banks throughout Southern California

Press Conference, Friday, November 7th, 8:00 AM, Ronald Reagan State Office Building, DTLAGroups also offers links to find free food banks throughout Southern California

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced today it will contribute $100,000 to four regional food banks addressing a significant surge in the need for food assistance across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.The WSFS CARES Foundation funding will support Philabundance ($50,000), Food Bank of Delaware ($25,000), and Food Bank of South Jersey ($25,000). This grant will also include $10,000 going to the Chester County Food Bank

Ameriprise also donated $3 million in grants to support individuals, families and communities

On-site BJ’s Gas station opens October 29

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced the 2025 Blue Wave, the company’s signature, corporate-wide day of service taking place today, Friday, October 17, 2025. Setting a new corporate record, nearly 1,000 (previous record was 654) employee volunteers from offices, plants, and field locations across the United States are partnering with local nonprofits to address impactful community projects, demonstrating GE Appliances’ culture of service and the company’s commitment to the places where empl

Donations collected through volunteer events will go towards supplying local food pantries and drives

Bayer today announced a milestone in its Take Care, Now campaign with country superstar and five-time Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, and Feeding America®, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. The effort builds on last year’s success to address both food insecurity and “hidden hunger” – nutrient gaps that can impact long-term health even when caloric needs are met.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202509152

Grocer donates $200,000 to Feeding America® and partner food banks across the Southeast

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Arvest Bank and Restore Hope Arkansas celebrated the grand opening of Cobblestone Farm Community, a new development of 89 rental homes, duplexes and triplexes in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The project was made possible in part by an $850,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant awarded through FHLB Dallas and its member, Arvest Bank.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2025090

Grants awarded to five community organizations; Customers invited to join the fight against hunger

An Opportunity For Guests To Help End Hunger In Their Local Communities

Tia Mowry shares real-life tips as General Mills and Box Tops for Education help families tackle top back-to-school stressors with snack savings and continued support for schools.

Thousands of Humana employees to volunteer across five key cities, supporting food and nutrition needs, military families, urban green spaces and more.

SmartBear earns award for exceptional corporate social responsibility across global offices

More than 90 retail and supplier partners representing 35,000 convenience stores join in the industry’s largest-ever show of appreciation with free coffee, meals and more

Company’s Impact Surpasses 60M Meals Donated

Continues long-term partnership with Feeding America

Company’s Initiatives Drive Positive Change Through Volunteerism, Philanthropy, and Partnerships

Philanthropic Investments Recognized by Washington Business Journal

Hope House, Every Mother’s Advocate, Trees of Hope, and Riley’s Cheer Guild Benefit from PCI Powerhouse Fund Contributions

More than 250 US employees participated in community service projects with nonprofits across six states.The annual Day of Service is part of the Company’s long tradition of giving back and commitment to community stewardship.

Five Students and Five Sodexo Employees Recognized for Fighting Hunger in their Communities

Grocer remains focused on people, product and planet with impactful eco-responsibility practices and Earth Month initiatives

Williams Employees to Volunteer and Complete More Than 100 Projects in Communities Nationwide

The SBB Research Group Foundation invited three prior grant recipients to share updates on their critical efforts to support the local community. The Foundation awarded additional grants to further each respective organization’s mission (organizations listed alphabetically):Hunger Resource Network (Northbrook, IL) reduces food insecurity by distributing surplus food to recipient agencies. Through initiatives like Community Outreach Days – Poultry to Pantries, Hunger Resource Network (HRN) stream

Casey’s invites guests to join the movement to end hunger in local communities

On National Pancake Day’s 20th Anniversary, Guests Can Visit Participating IHOP Restaurants for a Free Short Stack from 7am to 8pm

The 2024 annual impact report, “One Vision, Many Pathways,” highlights a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity, enhancing outdoor spaces, and supporting the health of the Chesapeake Bay

We are calling all animal lovers to Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at our Walnut Creek campus. This heartwarming event will feature adoptable animals from Joybound and 8 Northern California partner shelters, tons of family fun, tasty treats and the opportunity to learn more about some of the amazing community work being done right here in our backyard.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho

Discount grocery chain’s annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program generates more than $336,000 worth of food and financial contributions to local communities in need nationwide

Over $250,000 donated to fight hunger and strengthen local communities

Grocer donates more than $4 million in support of local communities and earns nearly 130 industry honors for its people and products

At Peraton, we believe in supporting causes that align with our core values, and teaming up with mission partners for events, like a holiday food drive, provides an exceptional opportunity to raise awareness of those causes. We believe in the power of giving back and are committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As such, Peraton is proud to partner with the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl to make an impact in the Annapolis community to host a food drive benefiting the Marshall

Nonprofit Also Added Capacity and Programming This Year

The Rice Family Foundation (“Foundation”) is pleased to announce it has awarded grant funds to sixty-nine nonprofit organizations as part of its 2024 efforts to support community initiatives.Founded in 2017, The Rice Family Foundation supports eligible nonprofits, primarily located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area, that dedicate their time, efforts, and resources to foster a better community. The Foundation is supported by financial commitments made by Mike & Jane Rice and Dyla

Factor is donating 10 refrigerated vans in Aurora, IL and Goodyear, AZ where Factor operates production and distribution centersThe refrigerated vans will enhance hunger relief organizations' ability to collect, transport, and distribute fresh food directly to people facing hunger

Donation will help provide over 1.5 million meals, employees engaging in nationwide volunteer efforts

Grocer invites customers to join in the season of giving through in-store donation program

Ameriprise also donated nearly $2.8 million in grants to support individuals, families and communities

Grocer announces 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant recipients in honor of namesake’s birthday and legacy

First-of-its-Kind Research Collaboration for Takeda and Boston Medical Center with the Aim to Decarbonize the Health Care Value ChainThree-Year Collaboration to Tackle Carbon Emissions from Regulated Medical Waste, Including Pharmaceutical PackagingLearnings will be Shared to Scale Decarbonization Solutions Across the Health Care Value Chain

Employees of Affinity and Affinity Foundation join together across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut to support 22+ local non-profits on enhancing community wellbeing

Affinity, EdiFi, and First Harvest Credit Unions Lead Food Drive Initiative for New Jersey Credit Unions