Kroger’s Atlanta Division united employees, community partners and volunteers Oct. 16 for its Community Million Meal Pack, a large-scale hunger-relief initiative that provided one million meals to families. 
“We did it!” said Victor Smith, division president. “Families facing food insecurity during these uncertain times will know our communities care and stand ready to help.”
In partnership with U.S. Hunger and the Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, participants packed meals to help stock food banks across the division, which includes Georgia, South Carolina and eastern Alabama.
“Our communities always step up to help others in times of need. We’re profoundly grateful for everyone’s commitment, dedication and enthusiasm,” Smith said.
Meals will support food banks and local partners, including:
- Atlanta Community Food Bank
- Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
- Food Bank of East Alabama
- Golden Harvest Food Bank
- MUST Ministries
- Caring for Others
- Hosea Helps
- Grace Baptist Church
- Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
- Partners in Education Food Pantries
“Food has the power to bring people together,” said Rick Whitted, CEO of U.S. Hunger. “Through this collaboration, we’re not just packing meals – we’re sharing hope. Every meal is a reminder that no one is alone.”
For more on Kroger’s commitment to ending hunger, visit Kroger.com/ZeroHungerZeroWaste.
About Kroger’s Atlanta Division
The Kroger Co. Atlanta Division’s 27,000 employees aim to deliver a seamless shopping experience and work toward #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
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