ACE Cash Express Raises Over $16,000 for Children’s Hunger Relief Efforts

ACE Cash Express Raises Over $16,000 for Feed My Starving Children

In a remarkable demonstration of community support, ACE Cash Express, a brand of Populus Financial Group, Inc., successfully raised more than $16,000 during its annual fundraising initiative known as the Give A Little Campaign. This effort directly benefits Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating child hunger. The funds raised will provide 57,564 nutritious meals for children around the world suffering from malnutrition.

Employee Engagement and Volunteerism

Not only did ACE employees contribute financially, but they also participated in hands-on volunteer efforts. During a packing event at FMSC’s facility in Richardson, Texas, employees dedicated their time to assemble MannaPack meals made up of essential vitamins, rice, vegetables, and protein. In just two hours, the volunteers packed an impressive 28,296 meals, sufficient to nourish 77 children every day for an entire year.

Sally Aiello, Vice President of Government Relations at Populus, expressed her immense pride in both employees and customers for their generosity. "Raising over $16,000 highlights our unwavering commitment to fighting child hunger and malnutrition," Aiello stated.

The Impact of Feed My Starving Children

FMSC works tirelessly to combat child hunger, and last year, their organization delivered over 375 million meals to children in dire need. These meals, expertly crafted by food science and nutrition professionals, are designed to meet nutritional requirements and help mitigate issues related to malnutrition. With each meal costing less than 30 cents to produce, FMSC ensures that an impressive 88% of every dollar contributed goes directly towards feeding hungry children.

Hillary Coyle, a Development Advisor at FMSC, shared her gratitude for ACE’s involvement. "It’s truly heartening to see the Populus team active and engaged in our packing room. Their efforts to raise funds and pack meals exemplify their dedication to feeding even more children," Coyle remarked.

A National Effort

The broader Give A Little Campaign across the nation amassed more than $179,000 for various charitable organizations, including AdoptAClassroom.org, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Autism Speaks, and FMSC. This initiative is part of the ACE Community Fund, a charitable-giving program founded in 2004 that has contributed over $20 million to community organizations where ACE operates.

About Populus Financial Group

Populus Financial Group® offers a variety of financial services through its brands, including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa® Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account®, and Porte®. The company provides a wide spectrum of financial products, such as short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments, and money orders. For more information, please visit PopulusFinancial.com.

About Feed My Starving Children

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is committed to the mission of feeding children and empowering communities. Founded in 1987, the organization operates as a Christian nonprofit, focusing on ensuring every child is healthy in body and spirit. FMSC primarily utilizes volunteers to pack meals, which are sent to partner organizations that support communities in moving from relief to sustainable development. The FMSC MarketPlace™ also supports local artisans and uses profits to fund more meals for children globally. Since its inception, FMSC has delivered over 3 billion meals to more than 100 countries. Learn more about their work at fmsc.org.