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Holiday Season Highlights: Brands Unite to Support No Kid Hungry Initiative

As the holiday season approaches, joy and celebration fill the atmosphere, but for nearly 14 million children across the United States, hunger remains a stark reality. This year, No Kid Hungry, a national campaign dedicated to eliminating childhood hunger, has collaborated with numerous corporate partners to ensure children have access to the meals they need not just during this festive period, but throughout the entire year.

Making a Difference Through Holiday Promotions

Many reputable brands have stepped up with seasonal promotions and limited-time offers aimed at turning holiday shopping into a meaningful act of kindness. For instance, Citi plans to make a significant impact this Giving Tuesday by matching donations 3x up to $500,000, effectively tripling the support offered to kids in need. Consumers can play an active role in this campaign by shopping for products that contribute to the No Kid Hungry mission.

Promotions from other brands further enhance the accessibility of donation opportunities:

• - Arby's Foundation will double donations made between December 14-21, contributing up to $200,000 to feed hungry kids.
• - Chipotle encourages patrons to round up their orders to support the cause during a specified period leading up to the holidays.
• - Denny's guests can add their support by rounding up purchases in-store and online, with a commitment to donate at least $500,000 to the campaign.

These actions signify that hunger doesn’t take a holiday, as quoted by Allison Shuffield, the managing director of corporate partnerships at Share Our Strength, the organization behind No Kid Hungry.

A Community Effort

This movement transcends individual contributions; it's a community effort led by both corporate giants and local enterprises. Google.org is contributing by matching employee donations, while Nature’s Bakery generously donates $150,000 and distributes snacks and school kits to children across the nation. The Tropical Smoothie Cafe joins in by donating $1 from every Sunshine Smoothie sold, ensuring that every sip of enjoyment contributes to fighting childhood hunger.

Additionally, Skinny Butcher invites supporters to engage in their mission of battling childhood hunger directly through donations via their Wink it Forward program, reinforcing the idea that every individual action, no matter how small, can contribute to a larger cause.

Join the Fight Against Hunger

As holidays often revolve around family and meals, it is essential to remember that many children face an empty plate. Every dollar donated has a powerful impact; $1 contributes to 10 healthy meals offered to children through programs that No Kid Hungry supports. This holiday season, when doing your shopping or enjoying a meal out, consider the numerous opportunities available to support this worthy cause.

For those interested in helping further, a detailed list of participating partners, promotions, and ways to donate is available at NoKidHungry.org/BrandsThatGive. Together, we can make a drastic difference in the lives of children across America right now and beyond.

About No Kid Hungry

At its core, the No Kid Hungry campaign believes that no child in America should go hungry. Tackling childhood hunger requires collective action and dedication to help launch and improve programs that ensure all kids access healthy food vital for their growth and development. As their motto states, “Every child deserves a full plate.”

Join the effort this holiday season and throughout the year at NoKidHungry.org, where we can collectively work towards ending childhood hunger and ensuring every child has a chance to thrive.