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Yahoo
3 days ago
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StarKist® Partners with Feed the Children and Cornerstones for Fourth Annual Summer Food and Resource Rally in Northern Virginia
Hundreds of Families Receive Food and Household Essentials at Resource Rally RESTON, Va., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunger remains a significant issue in communities throughout Northern Virginia, where thousands of families face food insecurity. In response, StarKist, Feed the Children, and Cornerstones partnered with Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, VA, to host their Fourth Annual Summer Food and Resource Rally today, providing hunger relief to 400 underserved families in the region. "StarKist is proudly headquartered in Reston, and partnering with Cornerstones and Feed the Children for our Fourth Annual Resource Rally allows us to make a direct and meaningful difference for those facing real challenges in our community," said Edward Min, StarKist President and CEO. "In uncertain times, access to affordable, high-quality protein is essential, and we're proud that StarKist products can help meet that need." During the event, regional business leaders, elected officials, StarKist employee volunteers, and community advocates joined forces to help address food insecurity along the Dulles Corridor. Volunteers distributed 400 family kits containing StarKist products, 25-pound boxes of shelf-stable food, 15-pound boxes of hygiene essentials, and additional resources. Each kit was designed to support a family of four, providing more than 8,300 meals to 400 households this summer. "Food insecurity in Fairfax County has reached new highs," reflects Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Cornerstones. "Many local families who have never needed assistance before are now turning to neighborhood food pantries for help. At our Cornerstones' Assistance Services and Food Pantry and our FREE from Hunger Center, as well as at many of the region's neighborhood pantries and feeding programs, we are seeing a surge in families reaching out for support. We are deeply grateful to team up with StarKist and Feed the Children, whose generosity and commitment have made a real difference for our neighbors in need this summer." For Feed the Children, the Summer Food and Resource Rally provides an opportunity to help meet the community's immediate needs while making a meaningful difference for families. Feed the Children believes it takes everyone – the nonprofit sector, corporations, community organizations, government officials, and food suppliers – to come together to end childhood hunger. "We've seen the significant impact Resource Rallies have in supporting communities experiencing food insecurity, and we're grateful to be working with StarKist and Cornerstones to make a difference in the lives of children and families," said Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children. "Working together we're able to provide food and quality of life essentials that children and families need to survive, grow, and thrive. Through the power of partnership, we can make a greater impact as we seek to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry." In addition to the event in Reston, StarKist will partner with Feed the Children to host a Summer Resource Rally in Bentonville, Arkansas later this month, and will also collaborate with the Magic Johnson Foundation on its Holiday Hope event in Los Angeles in November. Over the past 16 years, StarKist has donated more than 1.2 million pounds of protein-rich tuna and chicken products, representing nearly $4.9 million in product donations and an additional $985,000 in monetary support to help food-insecure children and families across the U.S. Through its ongoing partnership with Feed the Children, StarKist has supported more than 20 Resource Rally events nationwide, including disaster and emergency response efforts. These efforts continue StarKist's long history of addressing hunger and food shortages, a commitment that dates back to 1917 when the company helped meet the nation's protein needs during World War I. About StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient nutritious proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce convenient single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, and Chicken Creations® in over 40 varieties. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie The Tuna®, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. About Feed the ChildrenFeed the Children is a leading nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty. For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at About CornerstonesTogether with our community, Cornerstones promotes stability, empowerment, and hope through support, advocacy, and community-building for individuals and families in need. Since 1970, Cornerstones has been a leading anchor organization in Northern Virginia, serving more than 25,900 households - including individuals and families with children -just in the past fiscal year. Our dedicated team connects people facing hardship with life-changing resources, tackling the root causes of homelessness and poverty to help build strong, stable families and a resilient community. Cornerstones is also a trusted advisor at the local, state, and national levels, championing policies and partnerships that expand affordable housing, invest in food security and the well-being of children and families, and drive systemic change to ensure everyone thrives in our community. To learn more about our programs or how you can get involved, visit Media Contacts:StarKist: Michelle Ford Faist / 571-441-8096 / Feed the Children: Kelly Frey / 405-945-4064 / Cornerstones: Margaret Anne Lara / 571-323-9575 / View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE StarKist Co. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Delivering Hope: FedEx Steps Up for Families Affected by Wildfires
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 12, 2025 / April 17th marked the 52nd anniversary of FedEx, but it also signified 100 days since the California wildfires. To commemorate both occasions, FedEx volunteers from across the Los Angeles area collaborated with Feed the Children, World Central Kitchen, and the local nonprofit Watchitgrow Inc. to directly assist 400 families affected by the fires. The event was held in Altadena, a community where many impacted residents lived in generational family homes, a significant number of which were uninsured. Throughout the day, the FedEx team dedicated their time to uplifting others by engaging with families and loading essential supplies into their vehicles. Each family received a shelf-stable meal kit/box designed to feed a family of four for five days, along with household necessities, Avon beauty products, and books. Additionally, a special product donation from Mattel, a Feed the Children supporter and FedEx customer, provided backpacks filled with children's items, including Barbies and Hot Wheels. Before departing the distribution site, families were offered a hot meal courtesy of World Central Kitchen, as well as a $100 meal voucher for a local restaurant. The community deeply appreciated the ongoing support. One recipient shared, "We were running out of food since we were victims of the Eaton Fire; [these] boxes of food and essentials [have] been a blessing." Another individual expressed their gratitude to FedEx and the nonprofits, stating, "Our house burned and we had no insurance. With the help we received, we can save to rebuild." Click here to see a heartwarming video. Furthermore, the FedEx LA team worked with Operation Warm to deliver over 600 brand new shoes to students at Jackson Elementary in Altadena also impacted by the wildfires. Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from FedEx on Contact Info:Spokesperson: FedExWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: FedEx View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Delivering Hope: FedEx Steps Up for Families Affected by Wildfires
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 12, 2025 / April 17th marked the 52nd anniversary of FedEx, but it also signified 100 days since the California wildfires. To commemorate both occasions, FedEx volunteers from across the Los Angeles area collaborated with Feed the Children, World Central Kitchen, and the local nonprofit Watchitgrow Inc. to directly assist 400 families affected by the fires. The event was held in Altadena, a community where many impacted residents lived in generational family homes, a significant number of which were uninsured. Throughout the day, the FedEx team dedicated their time to uplifting others by engaging with families and loading essential supplies into their vehicles. Each family received a shelf-stable meal kit/box designed to feed a family of four for five days, along with household necessities, Avon beauty products, and books. Additionally, a special product donation from Mattel, a Feed the Children supporter and FedEx customer, provided backpacks filled with children's items, including Barbies and Hot Wheels. Before departing the distribution site, families were offered a hot meal courtesy of World Central Kitchen, as well as a $100 meal voucher for a local restaurant. The community deeply appreciated the ongoing support. One recipient shared, "We were running out of food since we were victims of the Eaton Fire; [these] boxes of food and essentials [have] been a blessing." Another individual expressed their gratitude to FedEx and the nonprofits, stating, "Our house burned and we had no insurance. With the help we received, we can save to rebuild." Click here to see a heartwarming video. Furthermore, the FedEx LA team worked with Operation Warm to deliver over 600 brand new shoes to students at Jackson Elementary in Altadena also impacted by the wildfires. Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from FedEx on Contact Info:Spokesperson: FedExWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: FedEx View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Boston Globe
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘To be a powerhouse city, we need to show off our talent': New wine, culinary festivals coming to Providence
Some of the events will be free or low-cost and open to the public, where you can sip and eat creative bites from local food trucks. Others will 'roll out the red carpet, with caviar and champagne,' said Ortiz. That range, they said, is the point. Advertisement Rosanna Ortiz, left, and Kristen Adamo, right, at a vineyard in Napa Valley, California. Kristen Adamo The long-time friends are influential women in their own right, particularly when it comes to showcasing the city's core features. Adamo is the president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she has the ear of politicians and is responsible for bringing millions of dollars in meetings, conventions, and Adamo has been dreaming up a culinary festival in Providence for nearly two decades, while Ortiz said she has been nurturing the idea of hosting a wine festival for years. But this year's won't be a one-off. Advertisement 'This is our incubator,' Adamo promises, hoping this will become an annual tradition that will grow over time. This year's festivals are the first-of-their-kind in Providence, but some elements will be reflective of other festivals around the country. They spoke to the organizers of Charleston Wine & Food festival, which is a major bash, during their planning, for example. Related : Unlike many wine festivals around the region, Ortiz said she has prioritized paying her sommeliers. As organizers, she and Adamo really aren't paying themselves, but some proceeds will go to Feed the Children, an anti-hunger nonprofit that delivers food and other essentials to children and families. On March 27, they'll kick off the festival in the morning by reopening the The lamb shank at Cafe Nuovo is slow-braised for six hours with roasted orzo and tomato braising sauce. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff 'We're going to focus on domestic, because no one does. Everyone reaches for Italian and International, when we have plenty of really great wines right in California,' said Ortiz. On March 28, guests will be able to meet Advertisement On March 29, several food trucks will line up outside Veterans Memorial Auditorium for bites, while local beer and wine will be served from Good Vibes Beverages. Wine X will host a tasting event ( They'll host a 'Vintners Dinner' by chef Inside the former Dorrance restaurant space at 60 Dorrance St., in Providence, R.I. Go Providence Each day, they'll also host a 'Trash Talk & Tipsy' pairing series, which will explore the perhaps underrated satisfactions of They'll close out the festivals on March 30 with a drag brunch outside The Dark Lady and The Alley Cat, 'March in Providence is going to be a lot,' said Adamo, who rattled off several major events that will take place prior to the festivals: St. Patrick's Day, national wrestling matches, Related : Advertisement Motioning over a three-page schedule of events for the culinary and wine festivals, Adamo and Ortiz said the schedule is still in flux, and they may be adding more tasting events and ticketed dinners. One of them, which is still being planned, could be right at Res American Bistro. 'This is ambitious,' said Adamo of the food and wine festivals, while holding out her stemmed wine glass for another pour. 'But it's the right time for Providence. And this city deserves a showcase.' Alexa Gagosz can be reached at
