The Food Club brand plans to donate five million meals in the coming year as part of its partnership with Feeding America to help improve food security in U.S. communities.
The Feeding America network consists of food banks, pantries, meal programs and the Feeding America national organization working together to end hunger in America.
Established in 1945, the Food Club brand brings its grassroots focus of family, community, quality, service and value to the forefront for today and tomorrow’s shoppers.
“We’ve redefined Food Club, a brand that has existed for almost 80 years that still delivers value and quality but now also offers a purpose-led vision,” said Steve Smith, president and CEO of K-VA-T Food Stores and chair of Topco Associates. “We know many of our shoppers are thoughtful about how purchases have an impact beyond the transaction. Food Club is making the simple choice of buying the foods our shoppers love an act of giving.”
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Feeding America has developed numerous partnerships over its tenure, and each one brings another opportunity to raise awareness and drive impact in the movement to end hunger.
“We are truly excited to partner with Food Club. Ending hunger is a mission that requires strong collaboration, which is why we’re grateful for partners like the Food Club brand who are helping us ensure everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive,” said Lauren Biedron, Feeding America’s SVP of corporate partnerships
September is a month of purpose and action. Shoppers will find new Food Club brand packaging designs rolled out across stores over the next year. September also marks Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America.
In every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families; yet in 2022, one in seven people experienced food insecurity in the U.S.
About Food Club
Food Clubs offers more than 2,500 products across nearly every department, covering everything from snacks and supper to baking and breakfast. The brand – procured by Topco Associates LLC to support member-owners – has products currently available to purchase in thousands of Topco member stores across the country. For more information on Food Club or to see where Food Club products are available for purchase, visit www.foodclub.com.
About Topco Associates LLC
Topco Associates LLC is an $18.3 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its food industry member-owners and customers, including grocery retailers, wholesalers, food service and pharmacy companies. Illinois-based Topco leverages the collective volume, knowledge and commitment of these companies to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace by reducing costs and offering winning business-building capabilities. Topco manages 20 brands on behalf of its member owners, including the Food Club brand.
