BATTLE CREEK, Mich.,
Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Almost a century ago, during the height of the global great
depression, Kellogg Company founder, W.K. Kellogg, said "I'll
invest my money in people." In doing so, he donated nearly all of
his wealth to create the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Mr. Kellogg was
one of the world's early philanthropists. Kris Bahner, Senior Vice President, Global
Corporate Affairs shares how the company continues to live his
values today.
Our visionary founder instilled in us the understanding that a
critical part of running a good business is also doing good for
society. That's why World Food Day is especially important to us.
Through our Kellogg's® Better Days global signature cause
platform, we're working to end hunger by addressing the
interconnected issues of food security, climate-resilience and
well-being for people, communities and the planet. Our goal is to
create Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030.
As a company with the heart and soul, we're called to act ‒ on
World Food Day and every day ‒ to help the one in nine, or more
than 800 million people, around the world1 who may not
know where their next meal is coming from. In just two years,
Kellogg has provided more than one billion servings of food to
people in need. And we're again spearheading a World Food Day
global food drive, starting on Oct. 1
and running through Nov. 15.
Expanding reach and impact through partnership
We've
worked with The Global FoodBanking Network and Feeding America® to
identify the items food banks request most to help feed families
facing hunger, including cereal and bars; canned protein, canned
fruits and vegetables; and other non-perishable items. To get these
foods to more families in more communities, we're once again
hosting an online food drive in the U.S. on Amazon.com. This year,
we're partnering with Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Hormel Foods.
Around the world, we're supporting similar innovative approaches
that make it easy to donate food, for example with KakaoTalk, one
of the most active mobile shopping malls in South Korea and with Singapore's RedMart online shopping
platform.
We've also formed a new partnership with the Chefs' Manifesto, a
global community of chefs committed to contributing to the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2 - Zero Hunger through
simple, practical actions. Through the partnership, members of the
Chefs' Manifesto will support our continued learnings around plant
diversity, nutrient density, food waste and
hidden hunger.
Company sets goal to donate 5 million servings of food
globally
Also, Kellogg employees, who are actively engaged
in our communities, will be participating in food drives and
meal-packing events in our locations around the world. Through our
World Food Day efforts, our goal is to donate 5 million servings of
food globally.
Please join us by visiting our online food drives or donating
any of the following most-requested foods in the U.S. to your local
food bank:
- Canned protein (chicken, beef, turkey, fish)
- Canned or boxed meals (soups, stews, ravioli, mac &
cheese)
- Canned fruits & vegetables
- Cereal (hot & cold) and bars
- Dried beans
- Peanut or other nut butters
- Dry or canned pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Rice
- Shelf-stable milk
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the
world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands
include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted
Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®,
Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms®
and more. Net sales in 2018 were approximately $13.5 billion, comprised principally of snacks
and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands
are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with
Heart & Soul, committed to creating Better Days for 3
billion people by the end of 2030 through our Kellogg's® Better
Days global purpose platform. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com
or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.
1 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/hunger
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