Social Responsibility
Rockit Apple has announced its inaugural partnership with the Special Olympics.
In one year, Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Peak of the Market Ltd. donated more than 2.7 million pounds of produce to community groups.
The campaign aims to educate shoppers about healthier and sustainable ways to eat, live and shop. Those who buy Bolthouse Farms juice at select Walmart stores will receive a coupon for Back to the Roots garden seed.
New Jersey is one of 35 states that will participate in the USDA’s new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide more food availability to children and families in need during the summer months.
For every pound of Little Smoochies mandarins purchased at North Carolina Harris Teeter locations from March 6-12, Consalo Family Farms will donate a pound of mandarin oranges to a food bank.
Celebrations and creative arts will highlight the human rights progress achieved through the Fair Food Program, while emphasizing efforts to expand those gains to U.S. farmworkers beyond the program’s protections.
Brighter Bites, with DoorDash support, says it is expanding a Produce Rx program, delivering fresh produce to families for better health outcomes and tackling food insecurity.
The grower, shipper and importer says the collaboration promotes educational awareness about the food supply chain and corporate social responsibility.
A recent study showed 30% of farmworkers experience elevated levels of anxiety and 40% report depression — rates significantly higher than the general population.
Publix says it has donated over 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America food banks since 2020, aiding farmers and addressing food insecurity.
Since 2012, Brighter Bites says it has distributed more than 60 million pounds of fresh produce and millions of nutrition education materials to more than one million individuals.
The company has launched its seventh annual Round Up at the Register to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization to provide scholarships.
GlobalGAP North America will host the March 25 Stronger Together online training course, which will feature interactive learning through group discussions and exercises.
The education opportunities focus on topics such as worker protections, responsible labor practices, understanding retailer sustainability requirements and more.
The USDA’s Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program supports more than 177 unique agriculture operations and more than 11,000 workers.
The funds, awarded to the International Labor Organization, support the use of systems to promote fundamental labor rights and acceptable work conditions, including an end to forced labor in supply chains.
Stores will collect nonperishable food items and accept donations at the register for local food bank partners until Dec. 31.
Consumers can nominate and vote for local food banks, with the top five receiving a share of $10,000.
Money raised from the 12th annual golf tournament will benefit The Mission Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting local communities and the farming industry.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is also activating a companywide donation campaign so customers and associates can help people affected by the storm.
Bayer and Dollar General are again partnering to improve access to fresh produce for K-12 students and their families.
The company’s $70,000 donation has facilitated the remodeling and expansion of a previously unused health center in Belize.
Dana Dufresne brings two decades of experience in sales and leadership from the consumer packaged goods sector.
The campaign runs from Oct. 23 through Nov. 30 and raises funds for the company’s 48 Feeding America food bank partners.
The national nonprofit has received a $25,000 donation from the developer and manufacturer of all-natural citrus-based ingredient and beverage products.
Residents and schools can nominate a favorite elementary school in Northern California or Nevada to win a learning garden, courtesy of Raley’s.
Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City, discusses how the industry contributes to feeding those in need.
The Sack to Give Back program has provided more than 3.8 million meals since 2019 to address food insecurity, says Food Lion.
The retailer says Food for Families grants will help local food banks secure funding for food storage, transportation and more.
The company has donated $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $500,000 to the Los Angeles Police Foundation with an employee match and other donations planned.