Tag: food

Amazon helps fight hunger: 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food delivered to people in 25 cities across the country – with a million more meals on the way through August

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon has announced it has delivered more than 6 million meals with 7.4 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to people in need in over 25 cities across the U.S.—with plans to deliver a million more meals by the end of summer. With communities facing record-high unemployment and many observing strict social distancing guidelines, food banks have experienced unprecedented demand. Amazon delivery drivers are stepping in to help by safely delivering meals directly to clients’ homes. Amazon has donated delivery services to food banks and…

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Scottish Government tackle funding for food during school holidays

Stuart Mitchell

More children and young people are set to benefit from nutritious meals and a place to play and socialise when schools are closed for the holidays this year. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced £340,000 for six charities that offer children breakfast, healthy snacks and a hot lunch, as well as a range of games and activities during the school holidays. The funding means that this Easter, and throughout the rest of the school holidays this year, more than 46,500 children will be supported with food and activities. This is…

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‘Tis the season of giving. This year, gifting a meal to feed a family in need is right at your fingertips.

Stuart Mitchell

On National Philanthropy Day, a day to reflect on how charitable contributions make a meaningful impact on individuals and families in need. Kris Bahner, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Kellogg Company shares how helping to feed a family in need is now easier than ever. Did you know that one in eight households in the U.S. face hunger? As a mother, the idea of not being able to provide a nutritious meal for my family is unthinkable. The season of giving is upon us, and a single act…

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