Rising food prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and the end of pandemic-related federal emergency support programs are affecting the charitable food system as well as millions of people in America, with nearly 34 million people, including more than 9 million children, facing hunger.
For the 10th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, helping to end food insecurity and provide nourishment to families and individuals across the country.
In partnership with Walmart customers, Sam’s Club members, suppliers and associates, the campaign aims to help people who experience food insecurity in Coastal Georgia gain access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
As one of their largest annual cause marketing campaigns, Fight Hunger. Spark Change. has generated more than $165 million and helped secure nearly 1.7 billion meals* for the Feeding America® network of food banks since its inception in 2014, including here in Coastal Georgia.
The campaign will run in-store, in club, and online from April 10-May 8. There are three easy ways to support neighbors in need.
For every participating product purchased in-store, in club, or online at Walmart.com or SamsClub.com, the supplier will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) on behalf of a Feeding America member food bank at Walmart and five meals ($0.50) at Sam’s Club, up to applicable limits. See specially marked packages for full details.
You can also donate at check-out in stores or clubs or round-up at Walmart.com.
Donate at Feeding America’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign donation site at either www.FeedingAmerica.org/Walmart or www.FeedingAmerica.org/SamsClub.
“We are grateful to our associates, customers, members, and suppliers who have joined us over the past 10 years to fight hunger in their communities,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, President of the Walmart Foundation. “While we strive to expand access to healthy, affordable food year-round, the annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign allows us to come together with Feeding America to raise awareness of food insecurity and invite others to join us in our work to end hunger.”
Second Harvest is fortunate to have the support of more than twenty Sam’s Clubs and Walmarts in its service area that regularly donate fresh produce, meats, bread, and pastries. Second Harvest immediately makes the product available to its partner agencies for their feeding programs and food pantries. Second Harvest also received support from a Montgomery Crossroads Sam’s Club team who joined them on the Sam’s Club Day of Service to volunteer and pack hundreds of breakfast bags for their Summer Feeding program.
The 18 participating suppliers for Walmart include: BIMBO Bakeries; BodyArmor; Bush Brothers & Company; Campbell Soup Company; The Clorox Company; The Coca-Cola Company; fairlife, LLC; Frito-Lay North America, Inc; General Mills; Iovate Health Sciences; Lactalis; Kellogg’s, Keurig Dr Pepper; Kraft Heinz; Monster Energy; Post Consumer Brands; Simply Good Foods; Unilever.
The 16 participating suppliers for Sam’s Club include: Blue Triton Brands; BodyArmor; The Clorox Company; The Coca-Cola Company; Frito-Lay North America, Inc; General Mills; Hint; Kellogg’s; Keurig Dr Pepper; KIND; Kraft Heinz; Member’s Mark; Nestlé Purina Petcare Company; Nong Shim; Nissin; Vita Coco.
To learn more about the campaign, visit: https://www.feedingamerica.org/partners/current-promotions
*Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.