StarKist® announces it is joining forces with Feed the Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child hunger, by donating $100,000.
Feed the Children believes that it can create a world where no child goes to bed hungry and the company’s donation will support Feed the Children’s domestic relief efforts.
In addition, StarKist is teaming up with Feed the Children during four community events throughout 2016.
Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO said, “StarKist is a socially responsible company that provides healthy food for more people. One in five children goes to bed hungry in the U.S., and at StarKist we are committed to doing our part by getting our nutritious seafood products into the hands of children in need.”
“It’s an honor to work with the Feed the Children team.And we applaud this outstanding organization for its endless fight against hunger and its commitment tobreaking the poverty cycle.”
The partnership will kick off in StarKist’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa. on Wednesday, May 11. StarKist and Feed the Children are collaborating with FOCUS+ Pittsburgh charity to hold a community-fair style event where a truckload of food, essentials, StarKist product and more will be distributed to pre-registered attendees.
In addition to Pittsburgh, Feed the Children and StarKist will co-sponsor events in New York City (June 23), Boston (July 7), and Los Angeles (July 14) over the next couple of months, assisting local families in the area.
