Plano, TX — Frito-Lay North America’s Stacy’s Pita Chips brand continues its commitment of championing women-owned businesses with the launch of its next Stacy’s Rise Project class, a grant and mentoring program for female entrepreneurs. The company is also honoring…
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Five Below Raises More Than $3M For Toys For Tots
Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. closed this year’s annual campaign drive for Toys for Tots raising a total of $3.1 million in toys. The holiday campaign gave customers the opportunity to make a contribution toward the purchase of $5 board games…
Conagra Employees Raise More Than $530,000 In Annual ‘United for Change’ Campaign
Chicago — Conagra Brands’ annual “United for Change” employee giving campaign raised more than $530,000 to benefit United Way, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), and Human Rights Watch. The company says the the campaign is designed to increase…
Kellogg Donates 30M Servings Of Food To Feeding America
Battle Creek, MI — Kellogg Co. says it has donated 30 million servings of food to Feeding America food banks across the U.S. including cereal, snacks such as bars and crackers, and Eggo products. “While the holidays can be a joyful time for…
DOVE InstaGrants, Focused On Women Entrepreneurs, Accepts Submissions
Newark, NJ — Mars Wrigley’s Dove Chocolate brand is continuing its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs and small businesses in the U.S. by launching its second year of DOVE InstaGrants — a program designed to uplift, celebrate and empower women…
Barry Callebaut Progress Report Reveals Half Of Products Sold Contain Sustainable Chocolate
Zurich, Switzerland — Barry Callebaut has released its 2021/2022 Forever Chocolate Progress Report, revealing strides the company has made toward making sustainable chocolate the norm, and stating that one out of two of the company’s products sold contains sustainable chocolate….
Kazoo Snacks Achieves 1 Million Gallon Mark In Water-Saving Initiative
Dallas — Kazoo Snacks, manufacturer of tortilla chips made with upcycled ingredients, has saved one million gallons of water since the product’s launch in September 2021. The company says its chips save 20 gallons of water per bag and it…
Kind Snacks Launches Everyday Acts Of Kindness Campaign On World Kindness Day
New York — To celebrate World Kindness Day, Kind LLC launched a campaign aimed at inspiring acts of kindness across the country. To start the celebration, Kind teamed with Beast Philanthropy Productions to encourage everyone to take part in an…
Hershey ‘Future CEO’ Program Supports Young Leaders
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is expanding its programming and community investments to further recognize, honor and uplift women and girls around the world. As part of a monthlong campaign, the company unveiled a ‘Future CEO’ program and additional…
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Partners With Feeding America On Holiday Campaign To Fight Hunger
Jericho, NY — To help address the growing issue of food insecurity, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has launched a holiday campaign to benefit Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Now through December 24, for each gift purchased from the company’s…
Meijer Expands Beach Cleanup Events
Grand Rapids, MI — In conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer, Inc. is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on September 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and keep plastic out of the Great Lakes. “We’re…
Five Below, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Partnership Raises More Than $1.5M
Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc.’s ongoing partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has resulted in more than $1.5 million in customer donations. Funds were raised from May 23 to June 19 through in-store and online donations, and will help support…
Hostess Brands Gives ‘Thank You’ Bonuses To Frontline Workers
Lenexa, KS — Hostess Brands, Inc. has paid its nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution center employees bonuses of up to $750 each “to show its gratitude for their hard work, tenure and passion toward achieving the Hostess vision every day.” “We’re…
