Coca‑Cola Consolidated announced it reached its goal of providing 250,000 meals to local communities across its territory in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Teammates packed nearly 300,000 meals since the start of this calendar year, exceeding their goal.
“Giving back to the communities where we do business is a fundamental part of who we are at Coca‑Cola Consolidated, and we believe there’s no better way to recognize the America 250 milestone than by serving those struggling with food insecurity,” said Brent Tollison, chief people and public affairs officer for Coca‑Cola Consolidated.
“As a local bottler, we’re deeply rooted in our communities and by working alongside our partners, we can help provide nourishing meals to families struggling to put food on the table.”
More than 48 million people experience food insecurity in the U.S., and the initiative demonstrates the power of partnership.
Across the company’s territory, teammates participated in a range of events including:
- partnering with Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR, 12 racing teams, Harris Teeter and The Coca‑Cola Co. to pack 50,000 meals for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina;
- working alongside the Washington Nationals, America250 staff and Harris Teeter to pack 50,000 meals for Capital Area Food Bank;
- packing 50,000 meals with Nashville Soccer Club for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee;
- preparing 8,500 meals at Darlington Raceway with Coca‑Cola Racing Driver and 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 winner Daniel Suarez for Harvest Hope Food Bank;
- packing 20,000 meals in Indiana during the Million Meal Marathon; and
- distributing 35,000 meals with Gleaners Food Bank as part of the Jim Morris Day of Service.
Hundreds more meals were provided through local nonprofits including Blessing of Warriors Foundation in Sandston, Virginia; Hartsville Soup Kitchen in Bishopville, South Carolina; and Roof Above in Charlotte, North Carolina. Local elected officials also joined in to pack meals alongside teammates.
About Coca‑Cola Consolidated Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Coca‑Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the U.S., serving more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia to about 60 million consumers.