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Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wapakoneta Walmart celebrates 20 years
Apr. 11—WAPAKONETA — It all began in 2005 when Walmart, 1257 Bellefonatine Ave., Wapakoneta, opened its doors to the community. Two decades later, the store manager, employees and community celebrated a significant milestone during an event Friday at the store. "It means so much to me and to have all the associates that have been with us for 20 years and to be in this community," store manager Gerry Goulet said in an interview. Goulet began as a store manager in Lima and relocated multiple times, including to Cleveland and Mansfield, before finding his way back home. It all lined up for Goulet to return to his stomping grounds. "My wife's from Waynesfield, I graduated from Bath up in Lima, so it was a perfect fit for us to come back and be close with family again," Goulet said. Goulet's favorite part about his job is working with the associates. "We have 257 associates in the store right now and they're just good people to work with," he said. "They really do take care of each other." Wapakoneta Mayor Daniel Lee celebrated the many employees in attendance during Friday's celebration. "I'd like to thank you for all that you do for all your hard work," Lee said, "making sure the shelves are stacked and making sure the floors are clean." Lee's favorite memories of Walmart include the community showing up for Black Friday shopping. "It wasn't neccesairily about the deal; it was about the community," Lee said. "We need these third spaces that we can come together and see people." Throughout its two decades in operation, the Wapakoneta Walmart store has prioritized giving back to the community. "Just through grants, we've been able to give $175,000 (since opening)," Goulet said. Walmart has also participated in Fight Hunger by donating meals with the West Ohio Food Bank. "I can only go back 10 years, but we've been able to help donate 662,000 pounds of food. That's 57,000 meals," Goulet said. The store also announced a $3,000 donation to the Wapakoneta Police Department for its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351 Featured Local Savings
Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The RITZ Brand Partners with Feeding America® and Walmart to Fight Hunger
EAST HANOVER, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The RITZ brand announced today the next chapter in a longstanding partnership with Feeding America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country, to support people facing hunger through the Walmart 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign. For each specially marked pack of RITZ products sold at Walmart for the month of March, the RITZ brand will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 1 meal* to Feeding America, up to $850K. The RITZ brand has previously donated money and partnered with Feeding America and Walmart through various campaigns. This year, the RITZ brand is excited to partner with Feeding America through the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign. 'It's an honor for the RITZ brand to continue partnering with Feeding America and Walmart to raise awareness of food insecurity and provide meals to those in need,' said Steven Saenen, RITZ Vice President of Marketing. Now in its 12th year, the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign has generated more than $206 million and helped to secure 2 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. Purchases and donations of participating RITZ products made in store or online are tied to zip codes serving that store's location and go to the local Feeding America partner food bank in that community. 'We are grateful for the continued support of the suppliers who join us in the movement to end hunger,' said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. *Currently, $1 helps to provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE'S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit or follow the company on X at Feeding America Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit to learn more. Walmart Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The RITZ Brand Partners with Feeding America® and Walmart to Fight Hunger
EAST HANOVER, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The RITZ brand announced today the next chapter in a longstanding partnership with Feeding America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country, to support people facing hunger through the Walmart "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign. For each specially marked pack of RITZ products sold at Walmart for the month of March, the RITZ brand will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 1 meal* to Feeding America, up to $850K. The RITZ brand has previously donated money and partnered with Feeding America and Walmart through various campaigns. This year, the RITZ brand is excited to partner with Feeding America through the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign. "It's an honor for the RITZ brand to continue partnering with Feeding America and Walmart to raise awareness of food insecurity and provide meals to those in need," said Steven Saenen, RITZ Vice President of Marketing. Now in its 12th year, the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign has generated more than $206 million and helped to secure 2 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. Purchases and donations of participating RITZ products made in store or online are tied to zip codes serving that store's location and go to the local Feeding America partner food bank in that community. "We are grateful for the continued support of the suppliers who join us in the movement to end hunger," said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. *Currently, $1 helps to provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE'S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit or follow the company on X at Feeding America Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit to learn more. WalmartWalmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at Media Contact: wswnycritz@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mondelēz International Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart, Sam's Club 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign returns to Midland and Odessa
Mar. 11—For the 12th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores, and Sam's Club locations are launching the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign, including right here in West Texas. The goal of the annual cause marketing campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to food and resources to our neighbors. Here's how it works: The campaign will run in stores and online from March 1-March 31, with three ways for shoppers to participate: — By donating at check-out in stores or clubs or round up at and the Walmart app. — By purchasing participating products* in-store or online at or — For every purchase of a participating product, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America partner food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam's Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details. By donating at Feeding America's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign donation site at either or Since its inception in 2014, the campaign has generated more than $206 million and helped secure 2 billion meals for the Feeding America network of local food banks. "Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in West Texas, where our neighbors struggle with hunger. The 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign is a vital opportunity for our community to come together and make a real impact. Every donation helps provide meals to children, seniors, and families in need. We are grateful for Walmart and Sam's Club's continued commitment to fighting hunger and for the generosity of those who support this initiative," Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank, said in a news release. Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. "For the past 20 years, Feeding America, Walmart, and Sam's Club have worked together to fight hunger and help people live better in the communities we serve," said Julie Gehrki, president, Walmart Foundation and Senior Vice President, Philanthropy at Walmart. "During the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign, we invite our customers and members to join us in providing access to food for our neighbors by supporting theWest Texas Food Bank." The 24 participating suppliers for Walmart include: B&G Foods, Inc., Bush Brothers & Company, Celsius, The Coca-Cola Company, Conagra Foods, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, Ferrero USA, General Mills, Hershey Salty Snacks, Kellanova, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Kodiak, Kraft Heinz, Lipton Tea, Ben's Original, Materne, Mondelez International, Olipop, Pepsi-Cola Advertising & Marketing, Inc., Hidden Valley Original Ranch, The Hain Celestial Group, WK Kellogg Co, Unilever and Utz Quality Foods For every purchase of a participating product, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America partner food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam's Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart and Sam's Club launch annual campaign to fight hunger in West Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Walmart and Sam's Club are once again stepping up in the fight against hunger with the return of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. The initiative directly benefits the West Texas Food Bank and its mission to fight food insecurity in the community. Now in its 12th year, the nationwide initiative supports local hunger relief efforts, including in Midland and Odessa, helping families facing food insecurity gain access to nutritious meals. The campaign, which runs from March 1 through March 31, provides multiple ways for customers to contribute, both in stores and online: Donating at checkout in Walmart and Sam's Club stores or rounding up purchases online at and the Walmart app. Purchasing participating products, with suppliers donating the monetary equivalent of at least one meal per item sold at Walmart and five meals per item sold at Sam's Club. Directly donating to the campaign at this website. Since its launch in 2014, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has raised over $206 million and helped provide more than 2 billion meals for communities across the U.S. through the Feeding America network of food banks. For many families in West Texas, hunger remains a pressing issue. The West Texas Food Bank (WTFB), which serves 19 counties, is a key beneficiary of the campaign, ensuring that donations go directly toward feeding children, seniors, and families in the region. 'Food insecurity continues to be a challenge in our community, but initiatives like Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Make a real difference,' Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank said. 'Every donation, no matter how small, helps provide meals for those who need them most. We are grateful for Walmart and Sam's Club's commitment to supporting local hunger relief.' Walmart and Sam's Club have partnered with Feeding America for over 20 years to address food insecurity across the country. The involvement of 24 major suppliers, including General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, ensures that every participating purchase contributes to the cause. 'Walmart and Sam's Club are committed to helping people live better, and that starts with ensuring access to food,' said Julie Gehrki, President of the Walmart Foundation and Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Walmart. 'This campaign allows customers to take simple actions that create meaningful change for their communities.' Residents in Midland and Odessa can participate in the campaign by shopping at local Walmart and Sam's Club locations, choosing items marked as participating products, or making direct donations to Feeding America and the West Texas Food Bank. For every $5 donated, the West Texas Food Bank can provide 10 nutritious meals to those in need. In 2024 alone, the food bank distributed over 13 million pounds of food across West Texas. For more information about the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign and how to contribute, visit this website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
