Kellanova, Albertsons join forces to fight food insecurity in southern Montana

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Kellanova and Albertsons have partnered to combat food insecurity in southern Montana, specifically aiding Billings Public Schools. Kellanova has donated $15,000 to the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools to support summer meal programs for students. Over 7,000 students rely on school meals for daytime nutrition, with more than 1,000 receiving weekend and evening nutrition through BackPack meals or school pantries each week. The funds will bolster the district's Munch Mobile, a van distributing meals, books, and hygiene products to 200 students weekly during summer. This initiative is part of Kellanova's Better Days™ Promise, aiming to feed 400 million people in need by 2030.

Positive

• Kellanova's $15,000 donation to support summertime meal programs for Billings Public Schools.
• Kellanova's commitment to feed 400 million people facing food insecurity by 2030.
• Partnership with Albertsons enhances community impact and support for local hunger relief programs.
• Munch Mobile program supported by the funds, providing meals, books, and hygiene products to 200 of Billings' neediest students each week.

Negative

• The donation size of $15,000 may be seen as insufficient relative to the scale of food insecurity addressed.
• Ongoing need for support highlights persistent food insecurity issues within the community, suggesting systemic problems not easily resolved by one-time donations.
• Reliance on summertime meal programs and mobile food programs indicates gaps in year-round food security for students.

Kellanova donates $15,000 to support Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools

CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova and Albertsons have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in the communities they serve. As part of its Kellanova Better Days™ Promise, Kellanova is donating $15,000 to Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools to support summertime meal programs for students in Billings.

7,000 Billings Public School students are reliant on free and reduced school meals for daytime nutrition. More than 1,000 students receive BackPack meals or access school pantries every week in Billings Public Schools for weekend and evening nutrition. Summertime meal programs are not accessible to all children for a variety of reasons.

"With 34 million people in America not knowing where their next meal will come from, the need to help feed and fulfill continues," said Meigan Goodwin, Customer Team Lead – Albertsons, Kellanova. "Through our Kellanova Better Days Promise, we're committed to feeding people in need, and we're proud to partner with Albertsons to support those facing hunger in our communities."

Funds from the donation will be used to support the school district's mobile food program, Munch Mobile—a van serving 200 of Billings' neediest students each week, providing a lifeline during the vulnerable summer months. The van visits identified sites and children once per week over the summer and provides them a week's supply of nutrition, a book to read, and hygiene products as needed.

"At Albertsons, we support hunger relief in the communities where we operate," said John Colgrove, President, Albertsons Companies Intermountain Division. "We're proud to support local food banks and hunger-relief programs in the neighborhoods we serve, and we're able to do this because of the generosity of partners like Kellanova."

Through its Better Days™ Promise, Kellanova is committed to feeding 400 million people facing food insecurity by the end of 2030 through food donations and feeding programs for children.

About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods with a legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by differentiated brands including Pringles^®, Cheez-It^®, Pop-Tarts^®, Kellogg's ^® Rice Krispies Treats^®, RXBAR^®, Eggo^®, MorningStar Farms^®, Special K^®, Coco Pops^®, and more, Kellanova's vision is to become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our net sales for 2023 were $13 billion.

At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.

About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

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FAQ

What is Kellanova's recent donation for?

Kellanova donated $15,000 to support summertime meal programs for students in Billings Public Schools.

How many students benefit from the mobile food program in Billings?

The Munch Mobile program serves 200 of Billings' neediest students each week during the summer.

What is the goal of Kellanova's Better Days™ Promise?

Kellanova aims to feed 400 million people facing food insecurity by 2030 through donations and feeding programs.

Who are Kellanova's partners in fighting food insecurity?

Kellanova has partnered with Albertsons to support local food banks and hunger-relief programs.

How many Billings Public School students rely on free or reduced school meals?

Over 7,000 students in Billings Public Schools rely on free or reduced school meals for daytime nutrition.